How to Work with Artificial Intelligence
By Johnny Yu We are living through a time of profound change, one where technological development is forcing us to question what our place will be in the world—and what role humans…
Upgrading Education for Future Uncertainties
By Aaron Kruse and Joseph Good During times of substantial economic innovation, new skills become the basis of growth and opportunity. According to a 2016 report from Brookings, traditional models of education…
Localize to Maximize: How WeWork Works
By Aaron Kruse and Henry Prinz For any company entering a foreign market, the task of localizing a good or service is often an endeavor critical for success. While some firms face…
New Cybersecurity Law Comes Online
By Paul D. McKenzie June 1, 2017 marks an important milestone, with the coming into effect of China’s new Cyber Security Law (网络安全法; the “CSL”). Promulgated on November 7, 2016, the CSL…
The Future Ain’t What it Used to Be*
Children pose in their favorite NFL team jerseys at an NFL China event. Photo Credit: NFL China By Bryan Bachner This is the second article in a series by Bryan on the…
China Shows Leadership in Tech Innovation
By Egidio Zarrella As tech innovations unfold, China is quickly becoming one of the world’s leading tech epicenters. A recent KPMG survey of tech business leaders highlighted the country’s huge potential in…
Sports Committee Kicks Off
The 2008 Summer Olympics are a hallmark moment in the growth and development of modern China. Many view the games as a moment where Beijing was able to overcome criticism of a…
The Serious Business of China at Play
Chinese children practice soccer at CF Reus, a club in Barcelona, Spain. Photo credit: CF Reus. The professionalization of China’s domestic sports industry could hardly be described as an easy 1-2-3 inning.…
A Prescription for Growth
By Aaron Kruse, Beata Cichocka, and Joe Mazur Prescription Problems For foreign pharmaceutical companies, China’s enormous market has long been an enticing target. Driven by China’s rapidly aging population, increasing rates of…
Infographic: Where Foreign Tourism Brands Succeed
Buoyed by the rise of China's middle class and service industry, foreign tourism companies in China are feeling bullish. In the 2016 AmCham China Business Climate Survey, 50 percent of member companies…