Handbook to Asia-Pacific Expansion: A Focus on Mainland China

As part of GSA's Asian expansion efforts, we have developed the Handbook to Asia-Pacific Expansion: A Focus on Mainland China. This book is a tool for semiconductor companies that will guide them through the process of entering into Mainland China. The Handbook was created as a tutorial on how to expand into China and take advantage of the opportunities this region presents, while simultaneously avoiding the pitfalls.

Overview

White Paper: Establishing Semiconductor Operations in China, written by GSA - The White Paper is an in-depth, overall evaluation of China's semiconductor industry strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. The White Paper includes extensive industry statistics and research that reveal why China is a region for semiconductor companies to consider as an expansion location.
Contributed Articles - The articles in this section cover important topics such as implementing fabless business models in China; tax challenges facing fabless manufacturers operating in China; and venture capital in China.
Contributed Analyses - The analyses section includes in-depth articles filled with details focused on the following current issues in Mainland China: Business, Human Resources, Legal; Technology (including IP protection); Economics; Geography; and more.
Case Studies - The case studies are contributed by leading semiconductor companies that have expanded into Mainland China. The case studies include first-hand experiences on why the respective company chose to open an office in the region; the companies' challenges and solutions; details on expectations when opening an office in China; and important advice for companies planning to expand into China.
HR Salary/Benefits Survey Results - Very little human resources data exist for companies located in Mainland China. In our quest to help Western fabless companies and IDMs opening operations in China understand what type of HR structure to establish, we surveyed fabless companies and IDMs with established operations in China to complete a survey on salary and benefits.
Tables - The tables in the Handbook include survey-based information on Western fabless, IDM and supplier companies successfully operating or planning to operate in China; a list of Asian fabless companies and IDMs by country; and a non-surveyed list of all Western fabless companies and IDMs with an office(s) in Asia.
Asian Fabless Profiles - Profiles of more than 175 Asian fabless and IDM companies competing in the semiconductor space. Profiles include company descriptions; number of employees; year founded; other locations; market type; product type; customers; and much more! This section is in HTML format so users can sort different categories to find a certain Asian-based company.