The Status of China’s Statistics
As Director of The Economist Intelligence Unit’s Access China Service, Qian Liu has seen her organization expand in capacity and scope in a way that mirrors wider economic trends at play in…
The Changing Scene of Government Affairs
For the first time, AmCham China last month brought together government affairs (GA) professionals for a one-day conference focused on the crucial and ever-evolving role they play in foreign businesses operating in…
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…
How Market Forces Contribute to Clearing the Air
By Jared Mazzanti Anders Hove and several of his colleagues from the Paulson Institute spoke at the AmCham China Conference Center on Wednesday, April 8, to discuss how market forces can help…