This month we take a look at, among other things, venture capital and the copper industry - both of which hinge on a somewhat hackneyed theme that's nonetheless true: China's growing fast, and the private sect...This month we take a look at, among other things, venture capital and the copper industry - both of which hinge on a somewhat hackneyed theme that's nonetheless true: China's growing fast, and the private sector is ramping up to meet its demand. Rapid development often outpaces regulatory safeguards, and the cost is in some cases social but more often than not, environmental. In terms of the social cost, this is something that multinationals are increasingly attempting to offset with corporate social responsibility programs - a movement that writer Jonathan Haagen examines this month.展开更多
文摘This month we take a look at, among other things, venture capital and the copper industry - both of which hinge on a somewhat hackneyed theme that's nonetheless true: China's growing fast, and the private sector is ramping up to meet its demand. Rapid development often outpaces regulatory safeguards, and the cost is in some cases social but more often than not, environmental. In terms of the social cost, this is something that multinationals are increasingly attempting to offset with corporate social responsibility programs - a movement that writer Jonathan Haagen examines this month.