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Fuzhou bomber gets a martyr status – Victor Shih
Three blasts, two deaths and six wound is the toll of a bomb attack by the disgruntled farmer in Fuzhou, who had been petitioning the government in vain. Political analyst Victor Shih notes in his weblog how the bomber – against all odds – turned into a martyr at the internet. Read More →
China Speakers Bureau launches new website
The China Speakers Bureau has this week opened its newly designed website for business. The transfer is still in business and since websites are never ready, you will see new improvements in the weeks to come.
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China’s government still controls economy – Victor Shih
US businesses working in China are reluctant to criticizes Chinese government departments, like they would do in the US, and for good reason tells professor Victor Shih in The International Business Times. The chance of getting into trouble is always present.Read More →
Why China keeps on building – Shaun Rein
Shaun Rein takes on China-bull James Chanos in CNBC and explains why China keeps on investing in infrastructure and why he is underestimating the current growth of wages.Read More →
Growth, not efficiency fuels economy – Arthur Kroeber
Even premier Wen Jiabao calls China’s economy unstable, unbalanced, uncoordinated and ultimately unsustainable, writes Reuters. But despite those misgivings, economic growth will steam ahead, adds economic analyst Arthur Kroeber. Read More →
The Idea Hunt – China vs Europe
Innovation tops many agenda’s, from individuals, organizations and countries. But what innovation actually is and how to deal with it, outside high-brow and often mythical debates, remains illusive.Read More →
China seeks Arctic shipping lanes – Wendell Minnick
While the world is fearing the melting polar is, China sees new opportunities for Arctic shipping lanes, writes defense expert Wendell Minnick on his weblog. Other sea lanes could become potentially problematic. Read More →
Not _all_ listed Chinese companies are bad – Shaun Rein
Long term China bull Shaun Rein warns against buying into listed Chinese companies, since in many cases they offer a receipt for trouble, he argues in CNCN. Not all NASDAQ listed Chinese companies are bad, but investors have to be very cautious.Read More →
When Taiwan defers payments for US weapons – Wendell Minnick
Strong rumors – denied by the government – suggest Taiwan is planning to defer payments for US weapon systems to the US, writes the Asia Sentinel. Defense expert Wendell Minnick suggests that would give the Obama administration a good argument to back out of already closed weapon deals.Read More →
Chinese millionaires work for their capital, do not inherit – Rupert Hoogewerf
Unlike their US counter parts, Chinese rich mostly work to get their capital together and to not inherit, reveals the latest Hurun Report, produced by Rupert Hoogewerf or Hurun. China has 56 billionaires under the age of 40Read More →
Cardin seeks Chinese buyer – Shaun Rein
The 88-year old French designer Pierre Cardin held a fashion show at the former Soviet aircraft carrier, docked in Tianjin, hoping to lure Chinese buyers for his firm. A smart move, Shaun Rein tells AFP.Read More →
Chinese millionaires 15 years younger than Americans – Rupert Hoogewerf
Chinese millionaires get their first million together on average when they are 39 years old, 15 years earlier than their US counterparts, writes Forbes, based on the latest Hurun-report, produced by Rupert Hoogewerf. China has around 960.000 millionaires.Read More →