Coming Clean on Pollution in Asia
By Ben Fray Author Mark Clifford summed up Asia's economic growth story as this: “Get dirty, get rich, get clean.” The need for much of Asia to “clean up” its actions stands…
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Celebrating Florence Fang
On April 1, the Women's Professional Committee celebrated Florence Fang's 81st birthday and all she has contributed to the US-China relationship. Fang, an intrepid entrepreneur, was the publisher of several influential media…
Entrapment at its Finest
When the AmCham China communications department wanted a team building exercise, they surrendered their cell phones and locked themselves together in a dark room for an hour. The only way out: using…
Book Review: Wealth and Power
Review by Liz Haenle There is no question that China has arrived in the 21st century as an influential global power. We, as China watchers and players, spend a lot of time…
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…
Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Dragon by Yong Zhao
When 15-year-old students in Shanghai achieved top scores in math, science, and reading in a recent round of international testing, some US academics suggested that China become a role model for educational…