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…
DC Outreach 2016
Things change fast in China, and those actively doing business on the ground develop a unique understanding about the Chinese economy, government and society. For this reason, AmCham China leads a delegation…
Lean In on the 女 Economy
By Jacob Hannah Virginia Tan, a feature panelist at the upcoming 女 Economy Summit, first moved to Beijing in 2013. Her career as a lawyer, specializing in finance and internaitonal trade, brought…
Work Permit Changes to Attract Foreign Talent
As most foreigners working in Beijing can testify, work permit renewal headaches and a few weeks without your passport are annual reminders of China’s cumbersome administrative regulations regarding work permits. While reports…
2017 American Ball Charity Recipient Announced
At AmCham China, we rarely need an excuse to throw a party, but it is always better to have a reason. Since 2003, one of our most popular signature events, the American…
The Astor Hotel – Tianjin’s Icon of Luxury
By Antonio Douglas Resting alongside the Haihe River in the heart of Tianjin is The Astor Hotel. As a longtime AmCham China member, The Astor Hotel has played an important role in…
AmCham China NE Meets with Dalian Officials
By Maddalena Di Tommaso The Vice Mayor of Dalian City, Mr. Lu Lin, together with Mr. Xia Deli (Deputy Director General), Mr. Wei Wei, and Mr. Li Xiang (Foreign Liaison Office II, Deputy Division…
2017 Business Climate Survey Launch in Shenyang
By Celine Liu The 19th annual AmCham China Business Climate Survey, the 2017 Business Climate Survey Report Shenyang Member Launch took place on March 10th. The Chairman of AmCham China, Bill Zarit,…
AmCham China Celebrates Women’s Day
On March 8, 2016, a group of men climbed a mountain in southern China wearing dresses and heels in order to “experience the hardship of being a woman nowadays.” While there is…
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.…