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Sustaining Economic Growth in China

Nicholas Lardy, author of the new book Sustaining China’s Economic Growth after the Global Financial Crisis, discusses the need for China to adjust its economic growth model.

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Strategy Lessons from Steve Jobs

Peter Zemsky, deputy dean of INSEAD degree programs and curriculum, discusses what strategies the late Apple CEO employed for turning a nearly bankrupt company into the world's most valuable brand.

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Managing the China Challenge

Ken Lieberthal from the Brookings Institution discusses successful business strategies in China and why the Chinese government will always be your silent business partner.

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Marketing the Weibo Way

Xu Jingyang, Sina Weibo deputy general manager, Weibo Business Products Division, discusses some of the ways companies are leveraging Weibo to achieve business success in China.

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The View from Washington of US-China Relations

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has recently highlighted the importance of Asia to the US in the 21st century. Michael Brown, dean of the Elliot School of International Affairs at George Washington University discusses the future of US-China relations in light of the US’ policy “pivot” to Asia.

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Achieving Success in China's E-Commerce Market

Frank Lavin, former US Commerce Department Undersecretary and current chairman and founder of Export Now, discusses viable e-commerce strategies in China.

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The Case for Sustainability Reporting in China

Ernst Ligteringen, chief executive of the Global Reporting Initiative, discusses the business case for sustainability reporting in China.

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An Early HR Pioneer in China

Mark Baldwin, managing director of Oxus China, a leading strategic human resources consultancy, shares his observations on the state of HR development and his background on how he developed his career and business in China.

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The Security Implications Behind the US-China Trade Relationship

In this special edition of China Connect, AmCham China speaks with the Chairman of the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC), William Reinsch. Mr. Reinsch was in Beijing, along with other members of the Commission, to meet with members of the business community in the run-up to their annual report to Congress on the national security implications of the bilateral trade and economic relationship between the US and China. In this video interview, he provides some background information about the report and discusses some of the current hot button issues that are affecting the bilateral relationship.

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A Look at China's 12th Five-Year Plan

In this China Connect video interview, AmCham China sits down with Greg Gilligan, vice chair of AmCham China's Board of Governors and managing director of APCO Worldwide's Beijing office. Mr. Gilligan recently  spoke to AmCham China members about the implications of China's new 12th Five-Year Plan on agribusiness. In this interview, Mr. Gilligan dispels some popular misconceptions about the plan, highlights key features for business and explains how companies can become involved in the planning process for these critical policies. 

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More Power Shortages to Come?

China Connect speaks with Xizhou Zhou who manages the China Energy Advisory Service and leads the Cambridge Energy Research Associates Asia Gas and Power Practice. In this interview, we learn about the challenges facing China's energy sector and what it all means for companies operating in China today and in the future.

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Competing with Chinese Manufacturers

In this China Connect video interview, Dave Rogers, associate principal, McKinsey Shanghai, discusses ways companies can develop strategies in the face of increased domestic competition.

What the Rise of China's Middle Class Means for American Business

Helen Wang speaks to AmCham China in this China Connect video interview about, “The Chinese Dream,” her book that challenges us to recognize that some of our fears about China are grossly misplaced.

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Communicating Innovation in China

AmCham China recently talked with Melissa Waggener Zorkin, CEO and founder of Waggener-Edstrom, on the role of communications in setting the framework for innovation. Ms. Waggener Zorkin discusses the importance of risk-taking and accepting failure to establish strong innovation practices.

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Company Culture as a Driver of Global Success

AmCham China recently sat down with Court Carruthers, senior vice president, W.W. Grainger, Inc. and President of Grainger International for a China Connect video interview. In this video, Mr.Carruthers discusses the critical role company culture plays as companies expand beyond their borders. 

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Interpreting the Government's Next Steps

AmCham China spoke with Huang Shan, chief of the international desk at Caixin Media, about the takeaways and trends from the NPC and CPPCC meetings that concluded in March 2011 and possible next steps by the government at the start of the 12th Five-Year Plan.

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Reputation Warfare

In this China Connect video interview, AmCham China sits down with Dr. Leslie Gaines-Ross, who leads Weber Shandwicks's reputation consulting service. Dr. Gaines-Ross discusses some recent crises and outlines cutting edge approaches to brand management using social media and other tools.

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Closing the Sustainability Gap

China Connect speaks with Ogilvy China's Chief Knowledge Officer Kunal Sinha. Mr. Sinha was a major part of Ogilvy & Mather's latest study on sustainability in China. Mr. Sinha offers insights into challenges to sustainable behavior among Chinese consumers and suggests practical ways for corporations, government and non-profits to overcome the barriers.

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Public/Private Partnerships in China

AmCham-China sat down with Jim Finn of United Solar, a member of US-China Energy Cooperation Program, to discuss how AmCham China's public/private partnerships work and what it has meant for his company in China.

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Challenges to Investing in the US with Elliot Feldman

AmCham China sat down with Elliot Feldman, who is a co-author of Mergers and Acquisitions in the United States: A Practical Guide for Non-U.S. Buyers. Mr. Feldman provides insight into the issues faced by investors from China into the US and the potential resolutions, as well as a background on the framework of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) for foreign investors.

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The NFL in China with Jack Brewer

National Football League (NFL) veteran, Jack Brewer, recently spoke with AmCham China during his visit to China with several high profile American football players. During the interview, Mr. Brewer discussed the reason for his visit to China and the NFL’s plans to popularize the largely American sport internationally, including throughout China. 

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The Legal Landscape for Business in China

AmCham China hosted popular bloggers Dan Harris and Steve Dickinson of the well-respected and award winning China Law Blog to discuss the legal landscape for business in China. Dan Harris sat down with China Connect to discuss the latest legal issues facing foreign businesses in China, such as labor laws and rising wages.

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The Power of the Female Economy

AmCham China talked with Michael J. Silverstein, Senior Partner at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) to discuss the findings in his new book, which he coauthored called “Women Want More”. Mr. Silverstein discussed how women are powering the global economy while breaking new ground in a variety of categories.

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Improving Customer Service in China

AmCham China sat down with Gabriel Sanders, General Manager of Convergys Customer Management China to discuss the results of the 2010 China Customer Experience Survey. Ms. Sanders provides insight into the perception by customers of the level of services they are receiving across many leading service sectors

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Ambassador John Negroponte

AmCham China sat down with former Ambassador John D. Negroponte to gain some insight into a variety of current international relations issues, from the Korean Peninsula to the upcoming state visit of Chinese President Hu Jintao to Wahington, DC.

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Major League Baseball in China

Major League Baseball Asia VP Jim Small discusses the efforts being made to popularize baseball in China.

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AmCham China July 4 Celebration

Guests arrived in full force to celebrate America's Independence Day at Chi'en Men 23 on July 4, 2010.  An afternoon of delicious food and delightful music made for a truly memorable celebration.

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AmCham China Tianjin & Dalian July 4 Celebration

The AmCham China Tianjin and Dalian Chapters hosted regional Independence Day events.  Both chapters entertained guests with food, cold drinks and family-friendly entertainment.

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Larry Namer on Branded Entertainment 

Larry Namer, co-founder of E! Entertainment Television and founder of Metan Development Group, discusses the potential for branded entertainment in China.

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Arthur Kroeber on China's Emergence from the World Recession

Watch Arthur Kroeber, managing director of Dragonomics, discuss China’s emergence out of the world recession.

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Secretary Gary Locke on clean energy and trade opportunities for US companies in China

Watch US Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke discuss clean energy and trade opportunities for US companies in China.

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Elliot J. Feldman on China's Handling of International Trade Disputes

Watch Elliot J. Feldman, leader of Baker Hostetler's international trade practice, discusses China's handling of international trade disputes.

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Dr. Xue Lan on China's Trade Relationship with Africa

Watch Dr. Xue Lan, dean of the School of Public Policy at Tsinghua University, discuss China's engagement and growing trade relationship with Africa.

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Kristin Paulson Explains the Role of APCAC 

Watch Kristin Paulson, APCAC chair, discuss the role that APCAC plays in international trade. (length: 06:00)

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Sundram Pushpanathan on the Asian Economy 

Watch Sundram Pushpanathan, deputy secretary-general of ASEAN for ASEAN Economic Community, talk about how China and Asia will be coming out of the recession.  (length: 07:17)

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Global Cyber Security with Ilias Chantoz

Watch Ilias Chantzos, director of Symantec's Government Relations and Public Affairs, talk about cyber security in a global context.  (length: 07:48)

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Business Climate Survey 2010 Webinar

Watch the results of the 2010 Business Climate Survey presented by AmCham China Vice Chair Ted Dean.

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James Champy on Corporate Revitalization 

China Connect sits down with James Champy, chairman of the consulting practice at Dell Services as well as a bestselling author, to discuss ways to reinvent businesses for the next decade. 

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Mike Chinoy on North Korea

Former CNN Beijing bureau chief Mike Chinoy discusses developments in North Korea and the effects for both the US and China.   

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China's Auto Market

China Connect sits down with Tony Liu, senior vice president with Sinotrust, to talk about current trends in the Chinese automotive market.

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Sidney Rittenberg on China Today

In the second part of Sidney Rittenberg’s interview with AmCham China, he talks about China today, its leaders, and what he sees for the road ahead.

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Sidney Rittenberg on 60 years in the PRC

In part one of the interview with AmCham China, Sidney Rittenberg talks about his vast personal experiences in China including his relationship with Mao Zedong and Zhou Enlai and the16 years he spent in prison in China.

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Global Investment with Derek Scissors

Dr. Derek Scissors, of the Heritage Foundation, talks to China Connect about China's outbound investment situation.

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Undersecretary Robert Hormats speech to AmCham China members

Robert Hormats, Undersecretary for Economic, Energy and Agricultural Affairs, shares his thoughts on the US-China economic relationship with AmCham China members. 

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AmCham China exclusive Interview with US Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke

US Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke ,traveling with President Obama on his first visit to China, talks with AmCham China cameras about protectionism and trade.

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