China represents a significant share of global foreign direct investment but its currency comprises a mere 1.5% of all global foreign exchange transactions. This case describes the measures introduced by the Chinese government to promote the use of the renminbi (RMB) in cross-border trade, financing and other internationalization initiatives, as well as the associated challenges.

The manager at Keystone’s computer memory testing operation in China faces a crisis –testing costs are “out-of-control” and internal customers are threatening to take their business elsewhere. An obsolete cost system is the real culprit and the management team proposes a quick fix. Will the fix be effective?