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Jun 2024
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Upper-intermediate | Starting a Company ...

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The entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in China. Whether it's expats opening a company, or local Chinese doing the same, the waiting periods, the paperwork, and the registration with different departments can all be a huge headache! Join us at ChinesePod today as we explore some of the terminology that surrounds opening a company in China. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1314

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