Reexamining the Gaokao
If the most recent AmCham China Business Climate Survey is anything to go by, China’s education system is struggling to keep up with the needs of a rapidly developing economy. Shortages of…
No Executive Left Behind
The Penn Wharton China Center opened its doors with a fanfare of events last month. Crowds gawked at the lofty location in the World Financial Center overlooking the neighboring towers of Beijing’s…
Crucial Moment for Reforms
International companies have a lot to gain from cleaned-up laws on foreign investment in China. So when on Jan. 19, China’s Ministry of Commerce released a draft of China’s Foreign Investment Law…
A Cyber Security Façade
By Bob Fonow The starting point for any discussion about China’s elaborate Internet regulatory and management infrastructure is to acknowledge that China has legitimate cyber security interests. It’s the only realistic premise…
Working Toward a Sustainable Future
By The Business Sustainability Committee "Business Sustainability" can be a tough concept to really pin down. The Business Sustainability Committee first evolved from the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee in 2009, with a…
How Market Forces Contribute to Clearing the Air
By Jared Mazzanti Anders Hove and several of his colleagues from the Paulson Institute spoke at the AmCham China Conference Center on Wednesday, April 8, to discuss how market forces can help…
Ian Betts Gives the Top Global Risks for 2015
By Jared Mazzanti Risks to one country's safety and security can affect everything from personal travel to business investments worldwide. Ian Betts, Global Head of Risk Analysis for G4S Risk Consulting, spoke at…
AmCham’s Chinese Outbound Investment Workshop
Last month, AmCham China hosted a Chinese Outbound Investment Workshop for a select audience of Chinese corporate representatives. The workshop focused on four sectors presented by our member companies: insurance by AON;…
Florence Fang Celebrates her 81st Birthday
On Wednesday, 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…
IP Experts Share Insights with Business Operators
While agreeing intellectual property rights enforcement still lags, the basic message at Thursday's event was that China's approach to intellectual property issues has come a long way. Co-chair of the IPR Forum…