The “New Normal” and Implications for HR
By Logan Taylor Following a period of unprecedented growth, it appears that China’s economy is finally decelerating to a more moderate pace. Commonly referred to as the “new normal,” this new economic…
US Secretary of Commerce Meets with AmCham China
AmCham China took part in the US Executive Roundtable Discussion with Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker and Energy Deputy Secretary Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall on April 12 in Beijing. The roundtable was in conjunction with…
New Member Spotlight: Tina Zhang
Tina Zhang Occupation: General Manager of Polaris Asia Hometown: Shanghai, China Member since: October 2014 How do you want to leave an impact at Polaris and beyond? As we grow older, we…
100,000 Strong and Growing
When Raven Willis approached the podium at US Ambassador Max Baucus’residence Feb. 6, she was clearly the greenest speaker, but it was her experiences that resonated the loudest with the audience. Willis…
Universal Appeal
By Dennell Reynolds American higher education has long been characterized by a spirit of international exchange, especially with Europe. But in the current century, American universities have stepped up their involvement abroad…
Reexamining the Gaokao
If the most recent AmCham China Business Climate Survey is anything to go by, China’s education system is struggling to keep up with the needs of a rapidly developing economy. Shortages of…
No Executive Left Behind
The Penn Wharton China Center opened its doors with a fanfare of events last month. Crowds gawked at the lofty location in the World Financial Center overlooking the neighboring towers of Beijing’s…
Keeping Up with Moving Assets
By Christopher Xing and Conrad Turley Companies working on cross-border mergers and acquisitions, take note. A new set of Chinese tax rules for offshore indirect disposals of Chinese taxable properties went into…
Crucial Moment for Reforms
International companies have a lot to gain from cleaned-up laws on foreign investment in China. So when on Jan. 19, China’s Ministry of Commerce released a draft of China’s Foreign Investment Law…
Ask John in April
John Zane, Senior Director of Business Support Services at AmCham China, answers questions about the Chinese market. Dear John: I am interested in exporting high-end leather fashion products to China. Can you…