One-fifth say they plan to cut staffing resources for their Chinese operations. Around 40 % of US firms expect a fall in revenue from their Chinese operations , with 20 % reportedly planning to reduce staff ##ing this year , according to a new report by the US - China Business Council . It is suggested that 15 % of companies are reducing or ceasing investment in China while 10 % reported reduced investment in their Chinese operations , with stagnating domestic market growth in China , costs , rising competition , and an unstable political and regulatory environment , cited as key factors .
Around 40 % of US firms expect a fall in revenue from their Chinese operations , with 20 % reportedly planning to reduce staff ##ing this year , according to a new report by the US - China Business Council . It is suggested that 15 % of companies are reducing or ceasing investment in China while 10 % reported reduced investment in their Chinese operations , with stagnating domestic market growth in China , costs , rising competition , and an unstable political and regulatory environment , cited as key factors .