How to Combat a ‘Buy Local’ Prejudice? Go Local.
By Franc Kaiser and Urs Mattes China’s healthcare sector has been among those least touched by China’s slowing economy, but dark clouds are looming. Since May 27 this year, the costs of…
Innovating Close to Home
By David Frey China’s manufacturers – operating in an environment of slowing growth and rapidly evolving domestic market demands – are identifying new methods to compete, evolve and survive through innovation. This…
Chinese Investment Impacts American Communities
Seeing it as a harbinger of growth, innovation and long-term competitiveness for the nation, the US has historically taken a favorable approach toward foreign direct investment (FDI). For the past 50 years,…
Northeast China Chapter Tees off for Charity
AmCham China's Northeast China Chapter brought together 48 golfers for a day on the links and an evening raising money for a good cause. The 6th annual Northeast China Charity Golf Tournament…
Condoleezza Rice: How’s Business in China?
Former US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice recently visited China, and made time for a luncheon with AmCham China members on Sept. 22. AmCham China President Mark Duval said Rice was very…
IMF View: China’s Recent Developments and Outlook
Alfred Schipke, Senior Resident Representative for China at the International Monetary Fund, briefed AmCham China members on the IMF's latest views on China’s economy. He focused on recent developments, the economic outlook,…
What Xi’s Visit Means for US-China Relations
The details surrounding Chinese President Xi Jinping's upcoming visit to the US and meeting with US President Barack Obama next week remain rough at best. To fill in the blanks, AmCham China’s…
In-Depth Interview: Sylvia Pan of Beijing United
What was originally supposed to be a temporary job after her time in the military became the definitive career move of Sylvia Pan, now the General Manager of Beijing United Family Hospital…
China’s Disruptors by Edward Tse
When asked about failure, Alibaba's Jack Ma has plenty to talk about. The current multi-billionaire failed the gaokao three times, was rejected for a job at KFC and started one Internet business…
New Member Spotlight: Rosie Pidcock
Hometown: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Member since: August 2015 What’s been your career path so far? I’ve always been involved in the clean tech and energy sector. While I was still…