It’s Anyone’s Game
In 1979, to mark the establishment of official US-China relations, the Washington Bullets (now the Wizards) flew to China for two friendship games. Flash forward past Michael Jordan, Yao Ming and…
Digital Redemption for China’s Movie Market
Annual box office figures always get lots of attention, but they tell only part of the story. Non-theatrical or “ancillary” revenue streams need to be taken into account before you can see…
Solving Aging Population Challenges the ‘Next Space Race’
At 200 million and counting, China already has the largest and fastest growing aging population in the world. Fifty percent of them are empty-nesters living alone in rural areas, and more than…
A New Look at Creating Shared Value
When Citibank China first started strategizing a corporate social responsibility project that would have a lasting impact on financial literacy, it ran into one major stumbling block: no one else in China…
Move up or Move out
Even as headlines declared that China’s manufacturing sector was doomed, German automaker Daimler last November chauffeured journalists through its spiffy new Beijing Benz plant. Set near the capital's Sixth Ring Road, the…
When Does a Move to Vietnam Makes Sense?
AmCham China, the platform for foreign businesses operating in China, may seem like an odd place to discuss the benefits of working in Vietnam. But Alberto Vettoretti, managing partner at Dezan Shira…
Moving the Needle on Work Safety
Working on China’s numerous construction sites can be hazardous, but life may be getting a little safer thanks to the efforts of one of AmCham China's working groups. By focusing on a…
The End of Copycat China by Shaun Rein
Review by Ian Hoorneman China’s 15-year economic development model boldly announces innovation as a centerpiece of China’s future. President Xi Jinping has issued the clarion call for such development, declaring innovation “the…
Developing a Truly Global Leadership Team
Leading a discussion on the attributes of a what “global” leadership team, Elisa Mallis, an executive coach and consultant, led a conversation at AmCham China last week on what makes a leadership…
An Accidental Tourist of 43 Years
AmCham China had the honor of hosting Jaime Florcruz, former CNN Beijing Bureau Chief, for a celebratory dinner marking his retirement from not only his job but also his position as the…