Tarniem, the story is complex and goes beyond the pandemic, though it is a factor. --- For a technology company -- or any investor in China -- new challenges have come up. A short list. 1. China wants foreign technology and an open market for its investors, but China itself is a tightly regulated investment destination for foreign countries. 2. Lots of new regulations confront foreign investors. They must ensure that all technological data is shared with China, and harsh penalties apply for any perceived lapses. 3. The foreign unit in China must have a CCP Party committee -- as must all Chinese non-State owned countries. And the regulations are tightened all the time. 4. If political problems arise, company executives can become hostages -- as with Canadians and others.....Don't be surprised if FDI flows into China now slow down.

Source author: Kishan S Rana kishanrana@gmail.com