China is no longer a 'maybe' destination for companies operating shared services facilities. Having an articulated China strategy is essential for an organisation harbouring global ambitions. One part of that strategy is defining what form of physical presence is needed in China and how the business can harness China’s competitive and increasingly well-skilled workforce.
This paper examines some of the great strides China has made in becoming a desirable location for shared services and explores the most common concerns including language, costs, security and intellectual property.