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China got a huge boost over three decades of MNCs sending their best managers to China. The expat community isn’t huge, but it’s influential in how the world sees China, and within this group MNCs managers have arguably had the most influence. Why? They are almost always impressed with China’s speed and potential, and most have made big money for their firms. They are also usually NEWLY exposed to China when sent over, so they are a new audience not already impressed with China. This group has dwindled since zero-covid isolation, and China has a long road to regain the numbers and influence of his particular constituency. On Crossroads TV, we interviewed one such manager Ian Anderson, who was the Managing Director of Synthomer China for nearly a decade. About to leave China that week, he discussed doing business in China, managing his Chinese staff, M&A, and much more. Check out the video for a window into what it was like to be a “China boss” for so many years. As always, we host ONLY China experts on-the-ground in Shanghai who have spoken for China Crossroads. #china #internationalrelations #chinabusiness #chinamarket

China got a huge boost over three decades of MNCs sending their best managers to China. The expat community isn’t huge, but it’s influential in how the world sees China, and in this group MNCs managers have arguably had the most influence. Why? They are usually impressed with China’s speed and potential, and most have made big money for their firms. They are also usually NEWLY exposed to China when sent over, not already fans of China. This group has dwindled since zero-covid isolation, and China has a long road to regain the numbers and influence of this particular constituency. On Crossroads TV, we interviewed one such manager Ian Anderson, who was the Managing Director of Synthomer China for nearly a decade. About to leave China that week, he discussed doing business in China, managing Chinese staff, M&A, and much more. Check out the video for a window into what it was like to be a “China boss” for many years. As always, we host ONLY China experts on-the-ground in Shanghai who have spoken for China Crossroads. #china | #internationalrelations | #chinabusiness | #chinamarket

Coming to you from Shanghai, China: 19 impromptu interviews reveal business insights from Finnish and Chinese industry leaders, as well as government organizations. Stay tuned for more. Pictured: Yours truly (modeling for a light test.) #teamfinland #businessfinland #china #finland

Why Britain needs to understand its history with China Britain needs to know that one of its great advantages in much of the last 400 years was about knowledge production. The views of most of those who engaged with China were empirical. In the early era they went to China to understand, rather than judge. They wrote works from the late 18th century onwards that wrestled with trying to understand this (to them) new but ancient and very different place. British people also need to understand that their China story is part of their national story. It shows many of the positive and negative things about their national traits. But it also shows the ways in which China and Britain profoundly influenced each other, not just in terms of politics and diplomacy, but also in terms of supplying us both with fresh ideas, stimulation and perspectives. These ranged from the tea that British grew to love to drink, the technology for porcelain, many of the flowers that are in our gardens, and the design of the gardens – all things either from, or influenced by China. Article in Guangming Daily, to mark publication of The Great Reversal: Britain, China and the Four Hundred Year Contest for Power.

“Let us take China as an example. It is evident that they do not have democracy, but their leaders have a culture of accountability, and that has brought them to where they are today.” . This is one of the most outstanding clips featuring Tharman Shanmugaratnam, the President of Singapore. . I was surprised to learn that Singapore has a President. According to my friend, who owns the largest logistics business in Singapore, in the past, the President's role was largely symbolic, with executive power primarily held by the Prime Minister, Lee Hsien Loong. However, this time around, the situation seems to have undergone a significant change. Singapore now has a President who is widely regarded by Singaporeans as the most capable individual in the nation, and the one they have long hoped to see as Prime Minister, despite his reluctance and apparent disinterest in the position. . With Singapore already enjoying tremendous prosperity under the leadership of a highly capable Prime Minister, the addition of an exceptionally skilled President to its leadership is set to further elevate the nation. It's fascinating to consider the potential trajectory of a country with such formidable leadership in place. The future of Singapore holds immense intrigue as it continues to chart its course under this remarkable duo. Lawrence Wong Heng Swee Keat Chan Chun Sing Low Yen Ling Gan Kim Yong Yam Keng Baey Siow Huang Gan Pei Ling Tin Poh-Koon Koh (Dr) Hong Tat Chee Grace Fu Alvin Tan Swan Gin Beh Indranee Rajah BRANDi and Companies #BRANDi #GlobalEconomy #GDPtoNPI #FutureReady #Sustainomy #BRANDiGlobal

Whats going on in Asia? Interview with Volker Friedrich, Founder, GBP International ✅ Asia continues to grow at a robust pace ✅ Asia is good news ✅ I stay upbeat on Asia https://lnkd.in/e54JdpRQ

Join me for an engaging interview delving into the intricacies of Employer of Record (EOR) services in China. In this insightful episode, we tackle the frequently asked questions surrounding EOR, offering a comprehensive guide for businesses aiming to expand into the Chinese and Hong Kong market. Our discussion covers the fundamental aspects of EOR, including its role in simplifying the complexities of employment in China, the benefits it offers to businesses, and the legal implications companies need to consider. From understanding the EOR process and its impact on hiring local and foreign talent to exploring the vital role EORs play in visa and work permit processing, this interview provides invaluable insights. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or a budding business venturing into China, this podcast offers practical knowledge to streamline your expansion efforts and ensure compliance with local regulations. https://lnkd.in/dKDbXVMe

Interview on Al Arabiya News Channel Business with Nadine Hani on the 14th of October discussing China: ✅ New Government Support: With new initiatives revealed this past Saturday, China is stepping up efforts to stabilize growth. This includes enhanced policy support aimed at countering existing economic pressures. ❗ Challenges in Consumer Demand: Despite these steps, consumer weakness remains a significant concern. While businesses are ready to recover, consumer sentiment needs a stronger boost to reignite demand. 🚀 What’s Next for China?: What more China can do to support its economy. From bolstering household incomes to more aggressive fiscal policies, there are several avenues that could help drive a stronger rebound. Thank you Hanya Amr for having me again. #ChinaEconomy #EconomicGrowth #ConsumerTrends #PolicySupport #GlobalMarkets

“We need to not get on to appreciate why we need to get on with each other.” This can be the best quote from my interviews lately!

With the launch of China Crossroads TV, Frank Tsai only hosts “China experts on-the-ground in Shanghai.” These will be among the hundreds of past speakers he has hosted at China Crossroads -- Shanghai’s largest platform of public lectures. Each interview is recorded in Shanghai, and he only host guests with substantial experience in China. The first interview is with Han Shen Lin of The Asia Group and NYU Shanghai, and coming interviews include Dan Wang, Chief Economist at the Han Sheng Bank, Ian Anderson, (now retired) Sr executive for MNCs, Gabor Holch, executive coach, Peter Bøgh Hansen, China Political Director for the Danish Industry and Mikael H. Winther, Consul General of Denmark. Thank you to my good friend Frank for asking me to be his co-host for the first recordings on a grey Saturday Shanghai afternoon, a few weeks ago. I of course love to ask questions to all these experts:) And learn from them too. I think the channel is very necessary now as global media commentary on China severely lacks experts actually living in China. This results in biased opinions, confirmation bias, and very skewed, subjective views. Lots of propaganda also from every side now, whereas the 'truth' is always somewhere in between. Let's hope the channel can provide some different views. #china | #internationalrelations | #uschina | #chinabusiness | #europechina