Rick Howarth of Intel
When AmCham China expanded last fall, Rick Howarth stepped up as Northeast China Chapter Chairman to welcome the new members of Shenyang. Howarth is the General Manager of Intel Semiconductor Dalian, and…
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…
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…
A Cyber Security Façade
By Bob Fonow The starting point for any discussion about China’s elaborate Internet regulatory and management infrastructure is to acknowledge that China has legitimate cyber security interests. It’s the only realistic premise…
Ian Betts Gives the Top Global Risks for 2015
By Jared Mazzanti Risks to one country's safety and security can affect everything from personal travel to business investments worldwide. Ian Betts, Global Head of Risk Analysis for G4S Risk Consulting, spoke at…
AmCham’s Chinese Outbound Investment Workshop
Last month, AmCham China hosted a Chinese Outbound Investment Workshop for a select audience of Chinese corporate representatives. The workshop focused on four sectors presented by our member companies: insurance by AON;…
Florence Fang Celebrates her 81st Birthday
On Wednesday, April 1, the Women's Professional Committee celebrated Florence Fang's 81st birthday and all she has contributed to the US-China relationship. Fang, an intrepid entrepreneur, was the publisher of several influential…