How to Combat a ‘Buy Local’ Prejudice? Go Local.
By Franc Kaiser and Urs Mattes China’s healthcare sector has been among those least touched by China’s slowing economy, but dark clouds are looming. Since May 27 this year, the costs of…
Innovating Close to Home
By David Frey China’s manufacturers – operating in an environment of slowing growth and rapidly evolving domestic market demands – are identifying new methods to compete, evolve and survive through innovation. This…
Condoleezza Rice: How’s Business in China?
Former US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice recently visited China, and made time for a luncheon with AmCham China members on Sept. 22. AmCham China President Mark Duval said Rice was very…
IMF View: China’s Recent Developments and Outlook
Alfred Schipke, Senior Resident Representative for China at the International Monetary Fund, briefed AmCham China members on the IMF's latest views on China’s economy. He focused on recent developments, the economic outlook,…
What Xi’s Visit Means for US-China Relations
The details surrounding Chinese President Xi Jinping's upcoming visit to the US and meeting with US President Barack Obama next week remain rough at best. To fill in the blanks, AmCham China’s…
In-Depth Interview: Sylvia Pan of Beijing United
What was originally supposed to be a temporary job after her time in the military became the definitive career move of Sylvia Pan, now the General Manager of Beijing United Family Hospital…
China’s Disruptors by Edward Tse
When asked about failure, Alibaba's Jack Ma has plenty to talk about. The current multi-billionaire failed the gaokao three times, was rejected for a job at KFC and started one Internet business…
New Member Spotlight: Rosie Pidcock
Hometown: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Member since: August 2015 What’s been your career path so far? I’ve always been involved in the clean tech and energy sector. While I was still…
No Smoking, Please
On the eve of Beijing’s city-wide indoor smoking ban, the Bird’s Nest National Stadium morphed into a giant no-smoking sign. Banners draped across the icon of the 2008 Olympics announced the…
Delegation of 25 Joins China-Northeast Asia Expo
An AmCham China delegation led by AmCham China Vice Chairman Lester Ross took part in the 10th China-Northeast Asia Expo in Changchun, giving speeches and meeting with officials. During the expo, which lasted…