A New Look at Creating Shared Value
When Citibank China first started strategizing a corporate social responsibility project that would have a lasting impact on financial literacy, it ran into one major stumbling block: no one else in China…
Move up or Move out
Even as headlines declared that China’s manufacturing sector was doomed, German automaker Daimler last November chauffeured journalists through its spiffy new Beijing Benz plant. Set near the capital's Sixth Ring Road, the…
When Does a Move to Vietnam Makes Sense?
AmCham China, the platform for foreign businesses operating in China, may seem like an odd place to discuss the benefits of working in Vietnam. But Alberto Vettoretti, managing partner at Dezan Shira…
Moving the Needle on Work Safety
Working on China’s numerous construction sites can be hazardous, but life may be getting a little safer thanks to the efforts of one of AmCham China's working groups. By focusing on a…
Developing a Truly Global Leadership Team
Leading a discussion on the attributes of a what “global” leadership team, Elisa Mallis, an executive coach and consultant, led a conversation at AmCham China last week on what makes a leadership…
The End of Copycat China by Shaun Rein
Review by Ian Hoorneman China’s 15-year economic development model boldly announces innovation as a centerpiece of China’s future. President Xi Jinping has issued the clarion call for such development, declaring innovation “the…
An Accidental Tourist of 43 Years
AmCham China had the honor of hosting Jaime Florcruz, former CNN Beijing Bureau Chief, for a celebratory dinner marking his retirement from not only his job but also his position as the…
Reinforcing the Bonds that Tie
State Administration for Industry and Commerce (SAIC) Minister Zhang Mao and US Ambassador to China Max Baucus were among the high-profile speakers at the 15th Annual Appreciation Reception and Seminar hosted by…
The Mona Lisa of Visa Reform
For people doing business in the US and China, one of the most exciting developments of the 2014 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) was President Barack Obama's announcement that the US and China…
Clearing the Air on Pollution and Policy with the Paulson Institute
At this year's Annual General Meeting, AmCham China awarded Henry Paulson the US-China Statesman award for his continuous efforts to bring the two nations together for the sake of that most…