Beijing Become Cyclers’ Paradise Again?
While cities such as New York have kickstarted new bike-share programs to push cycling forward, Beijing and many other Chinese cities have pumped the brakes on biking. While sitting still in bumper…
Avoiding the Fall: China’s Economic Restructuring
China’s economy is slowing. For Michael Pettis, author of Avoiding the Fall: China’s Economic Restructuring, the reasons are clear, and it is just the beginning. Investment as a share of GDP has…
Preventing a Patchwork Internet
When US and Chinese negotiators restarted their bilateral investment treaty (BIT) negotiations last year, managing the flow of data between the two countries wasn’t high on the agenda. But the issue has…
New Member Spotlight: Ching Tien
Occupation: Founder of Educating Girls of Rural China Home: Vancouver, Canada Member since: May 2015 Why did you found Educating Girls of Rural China? During the Cultural Revolution, I went with my…
Expo Central China Sparks Dialogue
A sizable AmCham China delegation visited the Expo Central China 2015 mid-May, which this year was held in Wuhan, Hubei – home of the chamber’s Central China Chapter. The delegation, led by…
DC Discussions Put Bilateral Treaty at the Fore
AmCham China's annual Washington, D.C. Outreach wrapped up April 29, concluding a series of meetings with senior political, business and academic figures. Led by AmCham China Chairman James Zimmerman, the delegation of…
Cosmetics Groups Launch Guangdong Trainings
By the AmCham China Cosmetics and Nutrition Forum According to 2014 estimates, the cosmetics industry in China is valued at approximately $33 billion (RMB 210 billion) and remains the second largest cosmetics…