Stock traders in New York,factory workers in Shenzhen,freight companies in Seoul,technology and retail companies in Hangzhou and luxury fashion executives in ParEs all have one thing in common.The state of the Chinese...Stock traders in New York,factory workers in Shenzhen,freight companies in Seoul,technology and retail companies in Hangzhou and luxury fashion executives in ParEs all have one thing in common.The state of the Chinese economy matters to them.展开更多
Taoist thinking holds that nature and the universe are in balance, the Yin and Yang, and it is up to man to shape his thinking and actions to ensure he is aligned with this natural balance and to achieve harmony. This...Taoist thinking holds that nature and the universe are in balance, the Yin and Yang, and it is up to man to shape his thinking and actions to ensure he is aligned with this natural balance and to achieve harmony. This is as true for 21 st century economics as it was for day-to-day life in 14th century China.展开更多
Sometimes the numbers don＇t tell the whole story when it comes to major so- cietal, cultural and economic shifts. Thatis most certainly true as we try to measure the impact of Singles Day in China and Black Friday an...Sometimes the numbers don＇t tell the whole story when it comes to major so- cietal, cultural and economic shifts. Thatis most certainly true as we try to measure the impact of Singles Day in China and Black Friday and Cyber Monday--originally an American phenomenon---on the way shoppers think and act. We must also pay attention to the reactions of major economies and the bottom lines of multinational companies.展开更多
Concessions are a must for a China-U.S. trade deal and the global economy The fact that we are not preparing for a formal signing ceremony for a new trade deal between China and the U.S. has come as a shock to me, glo...Concessions are a must for a China-U.S. trade deal and the global economy The fact that we are not preparing for a formal signing ceremony for a new trade deal between China and the U.S. has come as a shock to me, global businesses and most experts who have been tracking this yearplus-long process.展开更多
This month,China will host high-ranking political and business leaders from all over the world to participate in the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, which may be the most important diplomatic and bu...This month,China will host high-ranking political and business leaders from all over the world to participate in the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, which may be the most important diplomatic and business conference of the year in China, Yet, many in the West still are not aware of or do not fully understand what the Belt and Road Initiative is and what the opportunities for participating in and profiting from it are.展开更多
From the vantage of 2017 we can look back and see that China has followed the path set out by its leadership to create a new and viable economic model, unique to China, and beat the odds to achieve what was unimaginab...From the vantage of 2017 we can look back and see that China has followed the path set out by its leadership to create a new and viable economic model, unique to China, and beat the odds to achieve what was unimaginable 40 years ago.展开更多
Stock traders in New York,factory workers in Shenzhen,freight companies in Seoul,technology and retail companies in Hangzhou and luxury fashion executives in Paris all have one thing in common.The state of the Chinese...Stock traders in New York,factory workers in Shenzhen,freight companies in Seoul,technology and retail companies in Hangzhou and luxury fashion executives in Paris all have one thing in common.The state of the Chinese economy matters to them.展开更多
China＇s reemergence as a global eco- nomic superpower during the end of the 20th and into the early 21 st century wasmarked by a long list of firsts, milestones and eye-popping statistics.
It may be the transformation of the Pudong district of Shanghai from farmland to a futuristic mega-city.Or it may be the metamorphosis of Shenzhen from a fishing village to a hub of technology and innovation growing t...It may be the transformation of the Pudong district of Shanghai from farmland to a futuristic mega-city.Or it may be the metamorphosis of Shenzhen from a fishing village to a hub of technology and innovation growing to a population of 12 million.Perhaps it is the emergence of Beijing as the capitol of capital for the second largest economy in the world.展开更多
Trade relations between China and the United States have been in a downward spiral since talks fell apart in the middle of April. At that time, it seemed as if the two economic superpowers had developed a framework fo...Trade relations between China and the United States have been in a downward spiral since talks fell apart in the middle of April. At that time, it seemed as if the two economic superpowers had developed a framework for an agreement on trade, tariffs and technology that would lay the foundation for constructive bilateral relationship building for years to come. Then, as optimistic as the situation seemed to be, it suddenly reversed. Not only was there no deal, but the situation quickly escalated for the worse.展开更多
The U.S.-China trade war is like a game of monopoly with your in-laws;it might seem like a good idea at first, but there are no real winners in the end. We have consistently stated over the last 17 months that“there ...The U.S.-China trade war is like a game of monopoly with your in-laws;it might seem like a good idea at first, but there are no real winners in the end. We have consistently stated over the last 17 months that“there are no winners in a trade war.”展开更多
The announcement that Google will invest $550 million in JD.com is a first betweena major U.S. technology company and aheavyweight of Chinese e-commerce. This groundbreaking partnership is impor-tant for the long-term...The announcement that Google will invest $550 million in JD.com is a first betweena major U.S. technology company and aheavyweight of Chinese e-commerce. This groundbreaking partnership is impor-tant for the long-term consumer ecosystemand tech-driven commerce as a whole, as wellas the shared ambitions of both companies inthe short term. More significantly, the deal isa result and harbinger of the future goals of aselect group of global ＂super companies＂ whoenvision a single global consumer and servicesmarket driven by consumption, cross-bordertrade and technology.展开更多
Since the dawn of the industrial revolution in England in the late 18th century, the I manufacturinp and production of massmarket goods has predictably moved around the world to the countries where conditions mixed f...Since the dawn of the industrial revolution in England in the late 18th century, the I manufacturinp and production of massmarket goods has predictably moved around the world to the countries where conditions mixed for an ideal low cost manufacturing economy.展开更多
In October 1929,the U.S.stock market crashed.Over the course of the following weeks and months,billions of dollars in wealth evaporated,banks failed,companies collapsed,and millions of ordinary people in the United St...In October 1929,the U.S.stock market crashed.Over the course of the following weeks and months,billions of dollars in wealth evaporated,banks failed,companies collapsed,and millions of ordinary people in the United States and around the world lost almost everything and were left unemployed. The Great Depression had begun.展开更多
Since it was announced earlier this year that Chinese smartphone and technology giant Xiaomi was planning to go public, the tech world, investors, and those who closely follow the development of China＇s economy and g...Since it was announced earlier this year that Chinese smartphone and technology giant Xiaomi was planning to go public, the tech world, investors, and those who closely follow the development of China＇s economy and globalization have been abuzz.展开更多
For the first time since 2010, Apple wasn＇t one of the top two in number of smartphones shipped globally. China＇sHuawei beat it out, shipping 54.2 million handsets in the second quarter, while Apple shipped 41.3 mil...For the first time since 2010, Apple wasn＇t one of the top two in number of smartphones shipped globally. China＇sHuawei beat it out, shipping 54.2 million handsets in the second quarter, while Apple shipped 41.3 million during the same period. Samsung remained the number one shipper with 71.5 million units and rounding out the top four was China＇s Xiaomi with 31.9 million展开更多
Digital commerce and new retail point to the future of consumption in China.In 2014,I wrote a book titled China’s Super Consumers:What 1 Billion Customers Want and How to Sell It to Them.The book explained and examin...Digital commerce and new retail point to the future of consumption in China.In 2014,I wrote a book titled China’s Super Consumers:What 1 Billion Customers Want and How to Sell It to Them.The book explained and examined the development of China’s consumer and retail evolution.展开更多
Why the G20 Summit was so critical for the global economy Every year,the G20 Summit brings together the leaders of the world’s top20 economies(19 countries and the EU)to discuss the most pressing financial and trad e...Why the G20 Summit was so critical for the global economy Every year,the G20 Summit brings together the leaders of the world’s top20 economies(19 countries and the EU)to discuss the most pressing financial and trad eissues facing their economies,their relations and global trade and financial governance.展开更多
文摘Stock traders in New York,factory workers in Shenzhen,freight companies in Seoul,technology and retail companies in Hangzhou and luxury fashion executives in ParEs all have one thing in common.The state of the Chinese economy matters to them.
文摘Taoist thinking holds that nature and the universe are in balance, the Yin and Yang, and it is up to man to shape his thinking and actions to ensure he is aligned with this natural balance and to achieve harmony. This is as true for 21 st century economics as it was for day-to-day life in 14th century China.
文摘Sometimes the numbers don＇t tell the whole story when it comes to major so- cietal, cultural and economic shifts. Thatis most certainly true as we try to measure the impact of Singles Day in China and Black Friday and Cyber Monday--originally an American phenomenon---on the way shoppers think and act. We must also pay attention to the reactions of major economies and the bottom lines of multinational companies.
文摘Concessions are a must for a China-U.S. trade deal and the global economy The fact that we are not preparing for a formal signing ceremony for a new trade deal between China and the U.S. has come as a shock to me, global businesses and most experts who have been tracking this yearplus-long process.
文摘This month,China will host high-ranking political and business leaders from all over the world to participate in the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, which may be the most important diplomatic and business conference of the year in China, Yet, many in the West still are not aware of or do not fully understand what the Belt and Road Initiative is and what the opportunities for participating in and profiting from it are.
文摘From the vantage of 2017 we can look back and see that China has followed the path set out by its leadership to create a new and viable economic model, unique to China, and beat the odds to achieve what was unimaginable 40 years ago.
文摘Stock traders in New York,factory workers in Shenzhen,freight companies in Seoul,technology and retail companies in Hangzhou and luxury fashion executives in Paris all have one thing in common.The state of the Chinese economy matters to them.
文摘China＇s reemergence as a global eco- nomic superpower during the end of the 20th and into the early 21 st century wasmarked by a long list of firsts, milestones and eye-popping statistics.
文摘It may be the transformation of the Pudong district of Shanghai from farmland to a futuristic mega-city.Or it may be the metamorphosis of Shenzhen from a fishing village to a hub of technology and innovation growing to a population of 12 million.Perhaps it is the emergence of Beijing as the capitol of capital for the second largest economy in the world.
文摘Trade relations between China and the United States have been in a downward spiral since talks fell apart in the middle of April. At that time, it seemed as if the two economic superpowers had developed a framework for an agreement on trade, tariffs and technology that would lay the foundation for constructive bilateral relationship building for years to come. Then, as optimistic as the situation seemed to be, it suddenly reversed. Not only was there no deal, but the situation quickly escalated for the worse.
文摘The U.S.-China trade war is like a game of monopoly with your in-laws;it might seem like a good idea at first, but there are no real winners in the end. We have consistently stated over the last 17 months that“there are no winners in a trade war.”
文摘The announcement that Google will invest $550 million in JD.com is a first betweena major U.S. technology company and aheavyweight of Chinese e-commerce. This groundbreaking partnership is impor-tant for the long-term consumer ecosystemand tech-driven commerce as a whole, as wellas the shared ambitions of both companies inthe short term. More significantly, the deal isa result and harbinger of the future goals of aselect group of global ＂super companies＂ whoenvision a single global consumer and servicesmarket driven by consumption, cross-bordertrade and technology.
文摘Since the dawn of the industrial revolution in England in the late 18th century, the I manufacturinp and production of massmarket goods has predictably moved around the world to the countries where conditions mixed for an ideal low cost manufacturing economy.
文摘In October 1929,the U.S.stock market crashed.Over the course of the following weeks and months,billions of dollars in wealth evaporated,banks failed,companies collapsed,and millions of ordinary people in the United States and around the world lost almost everything and were left unemployed. The Great Depression had begun.
文摘Since it was announced earlier this year that Chinese smartphone and technology giant Xiaomi was planning to go public, the tech world, investors, and those who closely follow the development of China＇s economy and globalization have been abuzz.
文摘For the first time since 2010, Apple wasn＇t one of the top two in number of smartphones shipped globally. China＇sHuawei beat it out, shipping 54.2 million handsets in the second quarter, while Apple shipped 41.3 million during the same period. Samsung remained the number one shipper with 71.5 million units and rounding out the top four was China＇s Xiaomi with 31.9 million
文摘Digital commerce and new retail point to the future of consumption in China.In 2014,I wrote a book titled China’s Super Consumers:What 1 Billion Customers Want and How to Sell It to Them.The book explained and examined the development of China’s consumer and retail evolution.
文摘Why the G20 Summit was so critical for the global economy Every year,the G20 Summit brings together the leaders of the world’s top20 economies(19 countries and the EU)to discuss the most pressing financial and trad eissues facing their economies,their relations and global trade and financial governance.
