You\u2019ve probably heard, or notify that it\u2019s more and more difficult to obtain a working VISA for China<\/strong>, that is because the Chinese government restricts access to young expatriates, and put a lot of administrative barriers for foreign companies based in China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Today, we receive Wei, a Spanish originated from China, lover of France who launched his umbrella company to help professionals working in China to carry out Chinese paperwork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n .<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n .<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n I am Spanish, I started to study economics in Spain, and then I continued my studies in trade in Lille, France. After my graduation, I worked in different countries, first in Italy with the development of a tile company in China, then in Japan during one year as teacher\u2019s assistant at the university Kwansei Gakuin. Thereafter, I also worked in Brazil, in Mexico, and in Argentina on behalf of the chocolate producer Valrhona. It\u2019s been 7 years now, I lived in China in Shanghai, and I created my own consulting firm for foreign companies based in China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Thanks to all these experiences, I am fluent in 6 languages: Spanish, English, French, Chinese, Japanese and Italian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n .<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n During my first year as VIE in Shanghai, I helped a lot of friend to solve several administrative problems, in particular due to the barrier of the language (with the landlord, the banker, the supplier\u2026etc.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n I realised that there was a market for helping foreigners to solve all theses problems, which take a lot of time, such as obtain a working VISA or be in accordance with the Chinese law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Many westerners are complaining about the administration in China with which it\u2019s not easy to discuss when you are a foreigner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n They are also local companies on the market that lack serious, and who can issued invalid visas, forcing you to come back in France or go to Hong Kong to make another one. Therefore, it\u2019s really important to be aware of these kinds of companies, which can incur you some additional costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What distinguish INS in 5 points:<\/p>\n\n\n\n What we can memorize from us is that we provide solutions for the working visa in China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 60% of our customers work in the wine and liquor industry, which constitutes the largest part of my clients. French wine producers, with whom it is really nice to work with, constitute the main part of my clientele. They are very convivial. During my studies in France, I developed expertise and skills of this industry; furthermore I particularly appreciate the French wine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Today, the Chinese wine market is experiencing a strong growth, and it benefits to French companies recognized as serious and ambitious. Being a wine lover like me, does not make necessarily my professionals relationships easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n They are many difficulties:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The working visa for China, for many companies, large, medium and small, from all sectors, is often laborious to obtain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We plan to open an office in Paris in the next two years in order to be closer to our many French customers. I\u2019ve always loved France, and spend a part of my life between Shanghai in Paris, the Champs-Elys\u00e9e and the Bund is a chance not given to everyone!<\/p>\n\n\n\n I\u2019m open to all projects and interested people can contact me so that we can chat over a drink or meal!<\/p>\n\n\n\nInterview with Wei Hsu, director of INS GLOBAL CONSULTING.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nHello Wei, can you briefly explain your career to Marketing to China readers?<\/b><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Where did you get the idea of creating a company that simplifies administrative procedures for foreign companies?<\/b><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
According to you, what distinguishes INS global consulting to other companies operating in the same market?<\/b><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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What are the kinds of clients who use your services?<\/b><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
What kinds of difficulties businesses face when they are seeking a working visa for China?<\/b><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Companies sometimes have difficulties to make the difference between the business visa, and the working visa: Can you clarify this point?<\/b><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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What advice would you give to companies wishing to invest in China?
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To conclude, do you have projects you want to share with Marketing to China readers?<\/b><\/h4>\n\n\n\n