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Li Qiang: the new man on the block – Victor Shih
The nomination of Li Qiang as the number two of China’s Communist Party was one of few surprises at the 20th CCP conference last week, says political analyst Victor Shih at CNN. Li Qiang, Shanghai’s party chief, was responsible for the city’s much-discussed two-month corona lock-down.Read More →
Xi Jinping: most powerfull, and on the firing line – Ian Johnson
Political analyst Ian Johnson looks at the results of the now-closed meeting of the Chinese Communist Party. Technically Xi Jinping might be called China’s most powerful man, but that makes him also more vulnerable, and puts him on the firing line, writes Johnson on the Council of Foreign Relations.Read More →
How to deal with a consumer PR crisis – Ashley Dudarenok
China’s sportswear giant Li-Ning got into hot water when netizens got upset about a possible new fashion line, looking very similar to Japanese military style. Marketing guru Ashley Dudarenok gives in Campaign Asia some advice on how to deal with such a PR crisis.Read More →
Can China keep on changing under Xi? – Ian Johnson
One of the key reasons China could reach its current status, was because it has been reinventing itself continuously, says political analyst Ian Johnson to Aljazeera. But Johnson is not sure the country can do the same under Xi Jinping’s rule, he adds.Read More →
How to deal with tech innovation in the current US-China relations – Winston Ma
A tech war is raging between China and the US, but financial analyst and innovation expert Winston Ma sees enough synergy between both countries to allow investments in tech to go forward, he tells at the Ben Grahan IX annual conference.Read More →
Xi Jinping: brought in for stability, but took over the show – Ian Johnson
This week, Xi Jinping will likely start his third term as secretary general of China’s communist party. He started off a decade ago as a safe bet for stability, says political analyst Ian Johnson, but then started to take over the whole show, at Yahoo/news.Read More →
How Xi changed the China system – Ian Johnson
Under Xi Jinping, China’s system for picking its top leader, set up by Deng Xiaoping, has changed dramatically, writes China analyst Ian Johnson. The world has to look at a different China, that might be less stable, he tells CNN.Read More →
How to prepare for the double 11 festival – Ashley Dudarenok
The double 11 (11/11) festival has changed from a singles event to a significant marketing happening for everybody, but especially Gen Z. Marketing guru Ashley Dudarenok explains how companies can prepare for a successful double 11, at her vlog.Read More →
What are the Germans thinking about China? – Mark Schaub
The German government has become much more assertive about the country’s wheeling and dealing with China. Veteran China lawyer Mark Schaub visited over the past few weeks Berlin and Munich and felt the pulse of the German business communities toward China, he reports in his China Chit-chat. “Politicians in Germany have limited ability to influence or pressure German business. Consumers can be upset … but will become upset about something else 5 minutes later,” he writes.Read More →
Will Xi Jinping become more assertive in his third term? – Ian Johnson
Political analyst Ian Johnson answers some basic questions on the upcoming 5-yearly meeting of the Chinese Communist Party at the website of the Council of Foreign Affairs. Most Polit bureau members will retire, Premier Li Keqiang will prepare for his replacement in March, and secretary-general Xi Jinping will be re-elected for his third term. What will it mean for Xi’s position?Read More →
What do I expect for young Chinese entrepreneurs – Rupert Hoogewerf
Hurun China rich list founder Rupert Hoogewerf explains what he expects for the young entrepreneurs in China during the coming five years at the China News.Read More →
How Xi Jinping dominates China’s top leadership – Victor Shih
At China’s top leadership, it was always possible for different political agendas to exist next to each other. But since 2012 next to Xi Jinping – up for his unprecedented third term as CCP party secretary – very few variations in leadership style have been given room, says political analyst Victor Shih at the ABC. The retirement of premier Li Keqiang finalizes Xi’s powerful position, he adds. China’s next premier is likely to be a good friend of Xi, while women and ethnic minorities make little chance.Read More →