Select a Chinese company that current has operation in a foreign host country. -You should be more specific to the foreign host country and give all the analysis/information by remaining specific to that foreign host country.

Conduct an analysis of significant changes in the business environment of the host country that may provide new opportunities or increase risks for the company to conduct business in that host country

. - Make strategy recommendations to the company in response to changes in the business environment of the host country. -

Write a report of no more than 3000 words (excluding references and appendices).

Suggested structure and contents

1. Executive summary A summary of key objectives and conclusions of your project.

2. Introduction Provide a brief overview of the companys products/services and engagement in the host country and the significance of this foreign market to the company

3. Analysis of the Business Environment Provide an assessment of any major change or potential change in the business environment in the host country that may give rise to opportunities and/or risks to the companys revenues, profits, assets, security etc. You should explain the potential impacts on the company from changes in the chosen variables i.e., it needs to be analytical rather than just descriptive. You should only analyze factors that are potentially relevant to the company and its products/services but may wish to consider the following factors: Macro environment e.g., PEST framework Industry/competitive environment e.g., Porters five forces Other relevant levels of analysis e.g., supply chain, alliances, industry cluster, etc.

4. Overall assessment From the perspective of the company, provide an overall assessment on whether the business environment in the host country will improve, worsen, or remain the same in the short-term (next 12 months) and in the long-term (over the coming decade). Also identify key factors to watch, which are key country or industry-level factors the company should closely monitor, and explain why these factors are particularly important.

5. Recommendations Provide strategy recommendations to the company on: - What the company should do to capitalize on any positive changes in the business environment of the host country - How the company should mitigate or manage new risks that may threaten its operations in the host country - Whether the companys operations should be scaled up, down or remain the same in the near future - Any other recommendations that you think are important

6. Reference list Please list the references that you used in preparing your presentation.

7. Appendices (optional) Any additional and supplementary information.