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Earlier this week the CNN Business Blog commented on the relationship between China and the EU in “Is Love in the Air for the EU and China?”. Here is what I think about it… It may not be love between … Read More
Name this small, important island adjacent to the mainland of China. It has an area of 23 square miles and it one of the most densely populated places on earth with 247,500 people per square mile. The answer is: Hong … Read More
Name this small, important island adjacent to the mainland of China. It has an area of 23 square miles and it one of the most densely populated places on earth with 247,500 people per square mile.
What is the most widely spoken language on Earth? Answer: Mandarin Chinese. About 726 million speak Mandarin Chinese, most of them in China. About 397 million speak English and other 400 million use English as a second language. About … Read More
China’s and India’s rapid growth and push toward economic progress and better lifestyles for their citizens will cause the ongoing depletion of natural resources. Consequently, control of raw materials will be a vital strategic issue, often leading to preferential bilateral … Read More
If you are interested in reading a little bit more extensively about how consumers have been affected by the financial conditions, I recommend reading this recently released report by the Boston Consulting Group. They describe and contrast the consumer climates … Read More
Since the 2007-2008 global recession, confidence in the American model of economic development has decreased significantly. Economists are eager to draw conclusions from China’s continued economic growth even though the economic slowdown that has affected much of the developed world. … Read More
In this episode of “Thoughts on International Business, Marketing, and Strategy,” Professor Charles Skuba is joined by Dr. Oded Shenkar, professor of business at Ohio State University and Ford Motor Company chair. They discuss themes in Dr. Shenkar’s new book, … Read More
In this episode of Thoughts on International Business, Marketing, and Strategy, Professor Charles Skuba is joined by Matt Priest, executive director of Footward Distributors and Retailers of America. They discuss American production in China and the benefits for both countries and the global market. Read More