ENTERPRISE STRATEGY
Shanghai , Beijing and Taipei , which help western tech companies expand , do deals and form partnerships in Greater China .
He is first to admit that on one hand , things aren ’ t getting any easier for outsiders : “ Beijing is clamping down on international tech and there are many cultural and practical complexities for international tech firms to address if they want to break into China . But the country remains a lucrative market for tech firms that take the right approach ,” he said .
“ CHINA HAS NOW ENTERED INTO A NEW ERA OF TECHNOLOGY ”
DR . EDWARD TSE GAO TENG ADVISORY
“ China can ’ t realistically shut itself off from the rest of the world , and the country ’ s long-term drive towards technological self-sufficiency – especially in areas such as semiconductors – is actually creating big licensing and supply opportunities for western firms with the right enabling technologies to offer .”
Despite some big name exits , Barton insists “ the outlook among international firms here is generally optimistic , with most either maintaining or increasing their commitment to the market .” technologymagazine . com 91