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On yelling at international teams – Shaun Rein
Business analyst Shaun Rein shares his insights on doing business in China, with Nicholas McDonald. One example: why it is fine to yell at your American colleagues, but not at the Chinese staff. Read More →
Will China become a consumer paradise? – Paul French
China’s government is trying to change its economy from export and investment oriented into a consumer nirvana. Unfortunately, writes retail analyst Paul French in Channel4, corruption and inflation hinder that policy greatly. What will the upcoming CCP-congress bring?Read More →
Starbucks: a symbol of wealth – Paul French
In China Starbucks is not a place where you only fetch coffee, it is a symbol you have made it, as a person, and as a city where the global chain sets up shop, tells retail analyst Paul French in Adage. Read More →
Preparing two books on China prostitution – Zhang Lijia
Celebrity author Zhang Lijia is preparing two books on prostitution in China, one fiction, the other non-fiction. An arduous task, she explains in WildChina.com.Read More →
Shanghai uses new policies for foreign investments – Mark Schaub
Shanghai has tried to lure headquarters of foreign multinationals for decades, but a recent policy change might just help the city to do this just a bit more effective, explains Shanghai-based lawyer Mark Schaub in IFLR.Read More →
Food scares pushes organic food – Paul French
Higher income consumers increasingly spend money on organic food to protect themselves, tells retail analyst Paul French in the Pig Site. After seven major food scares in 2011 alone, consumers are voting with their feet.Read More →
Mercedes: heading for a struggle in China – Shaun Rein
Until last year Mercedes sold its sedans like hot buns on the China market. But the preference for high-end SUV’s and higher-profile competition makes the future less certain for the German car market, writes business analyst Shaun Rein in Business Week.Read More →
Turmoil among the rich consumers – Paul French
The important segment of rich Chinese sees a wide range of changes, splitting the group in at least three sections, tells retail analyst Paul French in Quartz. And all are planning better in how to spend their money as the fight against corruption turns serious.
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Fast food chains try to take on Chinese breakfast – Paul French
Lunch and dinner might already be taken over by foreign fast-food chains in China, but the battle for the breakfast has just started, explains retail analyst Paul French in the Economist.Read More →
China prepares fighters for aircraft carrier – Wendell Minnick
The launch of China’s first aircraft carrier last month bewildered military analysts, as the ship was not able to receive aircrafts. But the navy is now preparing the Shenyang J-15 Flying Shark fighter for future landing on the carrier, writes defense specialist Wendell Minnick in Defense News.Read More →
China dominates global rich-women list – Rupert Hoogewerf
China’s women might not make it into the country’s ruling Politburo, they do dominate the global self-made rich women list, says Hurun rich list founder Rupert Hoogewerf in the China Daily. “The are like the Chinese ping-pong team, unbeatable.”Read More →
China’s economy needs a diet – Arthur Kroeber
After years of double-digit growth, China’s economy is slowing down a tidbit. About time, tells economic analyst Arthur Kroeber in his research paper. Broccoli in stead of cheesecake.Read More →