Helicopter Training Turns into Industry Symposium
Last week, the hard-working team of the Aviation Cooperation Program planned for about 60 people to attend its three-day helicopter workshop. But on the morning of the first day, over 200 people…
Government Affairs Industry Shares Best Practices
On Wednesday, at the inaugural AmCham Chinese Government Affairs Committee conference, distinguished speakers from a wide range of sectors identified trends defining China’s government relations industry, and provided practical advice on engaging…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Building a Career: Now and Then
The Young Professionals Committee brought together an all-star lineup of community leaders to talk about building a meaningful career in China Dec.10 at the Haworth Showroom in Parkview Green. On the panel…
Inside the Chairman’s Circle: Ken Lousberg of Terex Corp, China
For our ongoing interview series, AmCham China Communications Director Graham Norris spoke with Ken Lousberg, president of Terex Corp, China, about leading with enthusiasm and taking the shame out of sharing mistakes.…