Saturday, November 30, 2013

01-Dec-2013 08:06

China's Two Sides :: Beijing and Shanghai are two of the most modern cities in the world. Their skylines rival any others; their streets are filled with the latest and most expensive automobiles; and their stores display the logos of the world's most exclusive and expensive luxury brands. Beyond the physical appearances of the cities themselves, the companies that […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!90

Chinese Carmakers Go Global :: You may not see Chinese cars in showrooms in the United States, Germany or Italy anytime soon, but you're liable to see them everywhere else you travel. While emissions, safety and quality requirements in the most developed countries of the world may be too difficult for China's local car makers to overcome in the near […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!43

The Reality Of Electric Cars In China :: Everyone is excited about the potential for electric cars in China — except the companies actually making cars in China! At the Detroit Auto Show in January of this year, Tesla announced its plans to open a dealership in Beijing — its first store in China. George Blankenship, the company's vice president of worldwide sales, […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!27

China's Two Sides (Part II): How Not to Treat a Chinese Partner :: This is the second article about the stalled acquisition of Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. (NYSE: CTB) ("Cooper") by India's Apollo Tyres Ltd. (Bombai: APOLLOTYRE.BO) ("Apollo"). For background information click on to China's Two Sides. Anyone doing business in China knows that establishing "mutual trust" with your partners, customers and colleagues is a key success […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!92

China: Getting Serious About Air Pollution? :: Sunday looked like a pretty clear day when I woke up yesterday  in Beijing, one of the best we've had in a few weeks. However, when I checked my Air Quality Index ("AQI") application, one that nearly all Beijingers have now installed on their cell phones, it stood at a decidedly "unhealthy" 145. So much […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!45

Managing an Empowered Work Force in China ::   By now, many people have heard of Chip Starnes, the 42-year-old CEO of Florida-based Specialty Medical Supplies, who was held for six days against his will in the company's suburban Beijing factory. Starnes has appeared on CNBC Squawk Box, Bloomberg and countless other news shows, and the story of his "detainment" has been covered […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!29

Housing transactions in November rise nearly 2% :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - The volume of housing unit transactions in November rose nearly 2 percent across Taiwan on a traditional year-end buying spree, while the Greater Taipei market remained flat-footed, according to research by Sinyi Realty, Inc. (信義房屋).

http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/12/01/394934/Housing-transactions.htm

The Changing Landscape Of Global Autos :: What a difference twenty years makes. In 1993, China's auto industry was producing less than one million vehicles per year and there were no Chinese passenger car makers. In 2013 China will produce over twenty million vehicles, and Chinese companies account for 35 percent of the total passenger car market. In 1993 the likes of […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!59

Happy Thanksgiving to Managing The Dragon's Readers :: Having lived in China for the past 20 years, one question I'm frequently asked is: "What about the United States do you miss most?" For my wife and me, the answer to that question is easy—the holidays. On the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, or Labor Day, when everyone in the States is taking a […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p"00

China Autos Speeding Ahead :: China's overall economy may be growing slower than expected, but don't tell that to China's auto makers. Unit sales for the first six months of 2013 grew by an amazing 17 percent to 7.8 million. That's more than twice the rate of overall economic growth projected for China in 2013. The World Bank's latest forecast […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!37

The Global Auto Forum 2013: Let Volvo Be Volvo :: The fourth annual Global Auto Forum ("GAF") was held in Wuhan last week, and by all measures, it was the most successful ever. Building upon the success of the first three conferences, all of which were held in Chengdu, the GAF has become the leading automotive conference in China. Over 1,000 representatives from the Chinese […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!81

01-Dec-2013 07:05

China's Two Sides :: Beijing and Shanghai are two of the most modern cities in the world. Their skylines rival any others; their streets are filled with the latest and most expensive automobiles; and their stores display the logos of the world's most exclusive and expensive luxury brands. Beyond the physical appearances of the cities themselves, the companies that […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!90

Chinese Carmakers Go Global :: You may not see Chinese cars in showrooms in the United States, Germany or Italy anytime soon, but you're liable to see them everywhere else you travel. While emissions, safety and quality requirements in the most developed countries of the world may be too difficult for China's local car makers to overcome in the near […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!43

The Reality Of Electric Cars In China :: Everyone is excited about the potential for electric cars in China — except the companies actually making cars in China! At the Detroit Auto Show in January of this year, Tesla announced its plans to open a dealership in Beijing — its first store in China. George Blankenship, the company's vice president of worldwide sales, […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!27

China's Two Sides (Part II): How Not to Treat a Chinese Partner :: This is the second article about the stalled acquisition of Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. (NYSE: CTB) ("Cooper") by India's Apollo Tyres Ltd. (Bombai: APOLLOTYRE.BO) ("Apollo"). For background information click on to China's Two Sides. Anyone doing business in China knows that establishing "mutual trust" with your partners, customers and colleagues is a key success […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!92

China: Getting Serious About Air Pollution? :: Sunday looked like a pretty clear day when I woke up yesterday  in Beijing, one of the best we've had in a few weeks. However, when I checked my Air Quality Index ("AQI") application, one that nearly all Beijingers have now installed on their cell phones, it stood at a decidedly "unhealthy" 145. So much […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!45

Managing an Empowered Work Force in China ::   By now, many people have heard of Chip Starnes, the 42-year-old CEO of Florida-based Specialty Medical Supplies, who was held for six days against his will in the company's suburban Beijing factory. Starnes has appeared on CNBC Squawk Box, Bloomberg and countless other news shows, and the story of his "detainment" has been covered […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!29

Housing transactions in November rise nearly 2% :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - The volume of housing unit transactions in November rose nearly 2 percent across Taiwan on a traditional year-end buying spree, while the Greater Taipei market remained flat-footed, according to research by Sinyi Realty, Inc. (信義房屋).

http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/12/01/394934/Housing-transactions.htm

The Changing Landscape Of Global Autos :: What a difference twenty years makes. In 1993, China's auto industry was producing less than one million vehicles per year and there were no Chinese passenger car makers. In 2013 China will produce over twenty million vehicles, and Chinese companies account for 35 percent of the total passenger car market. In 1993 the likes of […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!59

Happy Thanksgiving to Managing The Dragon's Readers :: Having lived in China for the past 20 years, one question I'm frequently asked is: "What about the United States do you miss most?" For my wife and me, the answer to that question is easy—the holidays. On the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, or Labor Day, when everyone in the States is taking a […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p"00

China Autos Speeding Ahead :: China's overall economy may be growing slower than expected, but don't tell that to China's auto makers. Unit sales for the first six months of 2013 grew by an amazing 17 percent to 7.8 million. That's more than twice the rate of overall economic growth projected for China in 2013. The World Bank's latest forecast […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!37

The Global Auto Forum 2013: Let Volvo Be Volvo :: The fourth annual Global Auto Forum ("GAF") was held in Wuhan last week, and by all measures, it was the most successful ever. Building upon the success of the first three conferences, all of which were held in Chengdu, the GAF has become the leading automotive conference in China. Over 1,000 representatives from the Chinese […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!81

01-Dec-2013 06:04

China's Two Sides :: Beijing and Shanghai are two of the most modern cities in the world. Their skylines rival any others; their streets are filled with the latest and most expensive automobiles; and their stores display the logos of the world's most exclusive and expensive luxury brands. Beyond the physical appearances of the cities themselves, the companies that […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!90

Chinese Carmakers Go Global :: You may not see Chinese cars in showrooms in the United States, Germany or Italy anytime soon, but you're liable to see them everywhere else you travel. While emissions, safety and quality requirements in the most developed countries of the world may be too difficult for China's local car makers to overcome in the near […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!43

The Reality Of Electric Cars In China :: Everyone is excited about the potential for electric cars in China — except the companies actually making cars in China! At the Detroit Auto Show in January of this year, Tesla announced its plans to open a dealership in Beijing — its first store in China. George Blankenship, the company's vice president of worldwide sales, […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!27

China's Two Sides (Part II): How Not to Treat a Chinese Partner :: This is the second article about the stalled acquisition of Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. (NYSE: CTB) ("Cooper") by India's Apollo Tyres Ltd. (Bombai: APOLLOTYRE.BO) ("Apollo"). For background information click on to China's Two Sides. Anyone doing business in China knows that establishing "mutual trust" with your partners, customers and colleagues is a key success […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!92

China: Getting Serious About Air Pollution? :: Sunday looked like a pretty clear day when I woke up yesterday  in Beijing, one of the best we've had in a few weeks. However, when I checked my Air Quality Index ("AQI") application, one that nearly all Beijingers have now installed on their cell phones, it stood at a decidedly "unhealthy" 145. So much […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!45

Managing an Empowered Work Force in China ::   By now, many people have heard of Chip Starnes, the 42-year-old CEO of Florida-based Specialty Medical Supplies, who was held for six days against his will in the company's suburban Beijing factory. Starnes has appeared on CNBC Squawk Box, Bloomberg and countless other news shows, and the story of his "detainment" has been covered […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!29

Housing transactions in November rise nearly 2% :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - The volume of housing unit transactions in November rose nearly 2 percent across Taiwan on a traditional year-end buying spree, while the Greater Taipei market remained flat-footed, according to research by Sinyi Realty, Inc. (信義房屋).

http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/12/01/394934/Housing-transactions.htm

The Changing Landscape Of Global Autos :: What a difference twenty years makes. In 1993, China's auto industry was producing less than one million vehicles per year and there were no Chinese passenger car makers. In 2013 China will produce over twenty million vehicles, and Chinese companies account for 35 percent of the total passenger car market. In 1993 the likes of […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!59

Happy Thanksgiving to Managing The Dragon's Readers :: Having lived in China for the past 20 years, one question I'm frequently asked is: "What about the United States do you miss most?" For my wife and me, the answer to that question is easy—the holidays. On the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, or Labor Day, when everyone in the States is taking a […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p"00

China Autos Speeding Ahead :: China's overall economy may be growing slower than expected, but don't tell that to China's auto makers. Unit sales for the first six months of 2013 grew by an amazing 17 percent to 7.8 million. That's more than twice the rate of overall economic growth projected for China in 2013. The World Bank's latest forecast […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!37

The Global Auto Forum 2013: Let Volvo Be Volvo :: The fourth annual Global Auto Forum ("GAF") was held in Wuhan last week, and by all measures, it was the most successful ever. Building upon the success of the first three conferences, all of which were held in Chengdu, the GAF has become the leading automotive conference in China. Over 1,000 representatives from the Chinese […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!81

01-Dec-2013 05:03

China's Two Sides :: Beijing and Shanghai are two of the most modern cities in the world. Their skylines rival any others; their streets are filled with the latest and most expensive automobiles; and their stores display the logos of the world's most exclusive and expensive luxury brands. Beyond the physical appearances of the cities themselves, the companies that […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!90

Chinese Carmakers Go Global :: You may not see Chinese cars in showrooms in the United States, Germany or Italy anytime soon, but you're liable to see them everywhere else you travel. While emissions, safety and quality requirements in the most developed countries of the world may be too difficult for China's local car makers to overcome in the near […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!43

The Reality Of Electric Cars In China :: Everyone is excited about the potential for electric cars in China — except the companies actually making cars in China! At the Detroit Auto Show in January of this year, Tesla announced its plans to open a dealership in Beijing — its first store in China. George Blankenship, the company's vice president of worldwide sales, […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!27

China's Two Sides (Part II): How Not to Treat a Chinese Partner :: This is the second article about the stalled acquisition of Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. (NYSE: CTB) ("Cooper") by India's Apollo Tyres Ltd. (Bombai: APOLLOTYRE.BO) ("Apollo"). For background information click on to China's Two Sides. Anyone doing business in China knows that establishing "mutual trust" with your partners, customers and colleagues is a key success […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!92

China: Getting Serious About Air Pollution? :: Sunday looked like a pretty clear day when I woke up yesterday  in Beijing, one of the best we've had in a few weeks. However, when I checked my Air Quality Index ("AQI") application, one that nearly all Beijingers have now installed on their cell phones, it stood at a decidedly "unhealthy" 145. So much […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!45

Managing an Empowered Work Force in China ::   By now, many people have heard of Chip Starnes, the 42-year-old CEO of Florida-based Specialty Medical Supplies, who was held for six days against his will in the company's suburban Beijing factory. Starnes has appeared on CNBC Squawk Box, Bloomberg and countless other news shows, and the story of his "detainment" has been covered […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!29

Housing transactions in November rise nearly 2% :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - The volume of housing unit transactions in November rose nearly 2 percent across Taiwan on a traditional year-end buying spree, while the Greater Taipei market remained flat-footed, according to research by Sinyi Realty, Inc. (信義房屋).

http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/12/01/394934/Housing-transactions.htm

The Changing Landscape Of Global Autos :: What a difference twenty years makes. In 1993, China's auto industry was producing less than one million vehicles per year and there were no Chinese passenger car makers. In 2013 China will produce over twenty million vehicles, and Chinese companies account for 35 percent of the total passenger car market. In 1993 the likes of […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!59

Happy Thanksgiving to Managing The Dragon's Readers :: Having lived in China for the past 20 years, one question I'm frequently asked is: "What about the United States do you miss most?" For my wife and me, the answer to that question is easy—the holidays. On the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, or Labor Day, when everyone in the States is taking a […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p"00

China Autos Speeding Ahead :: China's overall economy may be growing slower than expected, but don't tell that to China's auto makers. Unit sales for the first six months of 2013 grew by an amazing 17 percent to 7.8 million. That's more than twice the rate of overall economic growth projected for China in 2013. The World Bank's latest forecast […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!37

The Global Auto Forum 2013: Let Volvo Be Volvo :: The fourth annual Global Auto Forum ("GAF") was held in Wuhan last week, and by all measures, it was the most successful ever. Building upon the success of the first three conferences, all of which were held in Chengdu, the GAF has become the leading automotive conference in China. Over 1,000 representatives from the Chinese […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!81

01-Dec-2013 04:02

China's Two Sides :: Beijing and Shanghai are two of the most modern cities in the world. Their skylines rival any others; their streets are filled with the latest and most expensive automobiles; and their stores display the logos of the world's most exclusive and expensive luxury brands. Beyond the physical appearances of the cities themselves, the companies that […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!90

Chinese Carmakers Go Global :: You may not see Chinese cars in showrooms in the United States, Germany or Italy anytime soon, but you're liable to see them everywhere else you travel. While emissions, safety and quality requirements in the most developed countries of the world may be too difficult for China's local car makers to overcome in the near […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!43

The Reality Of Electric Cars In China :: Everyone is excited about the potential for electric cars in China — except the companies actually making cars in China! At the Detroit Auto Show in January of this year, Tesla announced its plans to open a dealership in Beijing — its first store in China. George Blankenship, the company's vice president of worldwide sales, […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!27

China's Two Sides (Part II): How Not to Treat a Chinese Partner :: This is the second article about the stalled acquisition of Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. (NYSE: CTB) ("Cooper") by India's Apollo Tyres Ltd. (Bombai: APOLLOTYRE.BO) ("Apollo"). For background information click on to China's Two Sides. Anyone doing business in China knows that establishing "mutual trust" with your partners, customers and colleagues is a key success […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!92

China: Getting Serious About Air Pollution? :: Sunday looked like a pretty clear day when I woke up yesterday  in Beijing, one of the best we've had in a few weeks. However, when I checked my Air Quality Index ("AQI") application, one that nearly all Beijingers have now installed on their cell phones, it stood at a decidedly "unhealthy" 145. So much […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!45

Managing an Empowered Work Force in China ::   By now, many people have heard of Chip Starnes, the 42-year-old CEO of Florida-based Specialty Medical Supplies, who was held for six days against his will in the company's suburban Beijing factory. Starnes has appeared on CNBC Squawk Box, Bloomberg and countless other news shows, and the story of his "detainment" has been covered […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!29

Housing transactions in November rise nearly 2% :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - The volume of housing unit transactions in November rose nearly 2 percent across Taiwan on a traditional year-end buying spree, while the Greater Taipei market remained flat-footed, according to research by Sinyi Realty, Inc. (信義房屋).

http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/12/01/394934/Housing-transactions.htm

The Changing Landscape Of Global Autos :: What a difference twenty years makes. In 1993, China's auto industry was producing less than one million vehicles per year and there were no Chinese passenger car makers. In 2013 China will produce over twenty million vehicles, and Chinese companies account for 35 percent of the total passenger car market. In 1993 the likes of […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!59

Happy Thanksgiving to Managing The Dragon's Readers :: Having lived in China for the past 20 years, one question I'm frequently asked is: "What about the United States do you miss most?" For my wife and me, the answer to that question is easy—the holidays. On the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, or Labor Day, when everyone in the States is taking a […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p"00

China Autos Speeding Ahead :: China's overall economy may be growing slower than expected, but don't tell that to China's auto makers. Unit sales for the first six months of 2013 grew by an amazing 17 percent to 7.8 million. That's more than twice the rate of overall economic growth projected for China in 2013. The World Bank's latest forecast […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!37

The Global Auto Forum 2013: Let Volvo Be Volvo :: The fourth annual Global Auto Forum ("GAF") was held in Wuhan last week, and by all measures, it was the most successful ever. Building upon the success of the first three conferences, all of which were held in Chengdu, the GAF has become the leading automotive conference in China. Over 1,000 representatives from the Chinese […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!81

01-Dec-2013 03:01

China's Two Sides :: Beijing and Shanghai are two of the most modern cities in the world. Their skylines rival any others; their streets are filled with the latest and most expensive automobiles; and their stores display the logos of the world's most exclusive and expensive luxury brands. Beyond the physical appearances of the cities themselves, the companies that […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!90

Chinese Carmakers Go Global :: You may not see Chinese cars in showrooms in the United States, Germany or Italy anytime soon, but you're liable to see them everywhere else you travel. While emissions, safety and quality requirements in the most developed countries of the world may be too difficult for China's local car makers to overcome in the near […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!43

The Reality Of Electric Cars In China :: Everyone is excited about the potential for electric cars in China — except the companies actually making cars in China! At the Detroit Auto Show in January of this year, Tesla announced its plans to open a dealership in Beijing — its first store in China. George Blankenship, the company's vice president of worldwide sales, […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!27

China's Two Sides (Part II): How Not to Treat a Chinese Partner :: This is the second article about the stalled acquisition of Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. (NYSE: CTB) ("Cooper") by India's Apollo Tyres Ltd. (Bombai: APOLLOTYRE.BO) ("Apollo"). For background information click on to China's Two Sides. Anyone doing business in China knows that establishing "mutual trust" with your partners, customers and colleagues is a key success […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!92

China: Getting Serious About Air Pollution? :: Sunday looked like a pretty clear day when I woke up yesterday  in Beijing, one of the best we've had in a few weeks. However, when I checked my Air Quality Index ("AQI") application, one that nearly all Beijingers have now installed on their cell phones, it stood at a decidedly "unhealthy" 145. So much […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!45

Managing an Empowered Work Force in China ::   By now, many people have heard of Chip Starnes, the 42-year-old CEO of Florida-based Specialty Medical Supplies, who was held for six days against his will in the company's suburban Beijing factory. Starnes has appeared on CNBC Squawk Box, Bloomberg and countless other news shows, and the story of his "detainment" has been covered […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!29

Housing transactions in November rise nearly 2% :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - The volume of housing unit transactions in November rose nearly 2 percent across Taiwan on a traditional year-end buying spree, while the Greater Taipei market remained flat-footed, according to research by Sinyi Realty, Inc. (信義房屋).

http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/12/01/394934/Housing-transactions.htm

The Changing Landscape Of Global Autos :: What a difference twenty years makes. In 1993, China's auto industry was producing less than one million vehicles per year and there were no Chinese passenger car makers. In 2013 China will produce over twenty million vehicles, and Chinese companies account for 35 percent of the total passenger car market. In 1993 the likes of […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!59

Happy Thanksgiving to Managing The Dragon's Readers :: Having lived in China for the past 20 years, one question I'm frequently asked is: "What about the United States do you miss most?" For my wife and me, the answer to that question is easy—the holidays. On the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, or Labor Day, when everyone in the States is taking a […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p"00

China Autos Speeding Ahead :: China's overall economy may be growing slower than expected, but don't tell that to China's auto makers. Unit sales for the first six months of 2013 grew by an amazing 17 percent to 7.8 million. That's more than twice the rate of overall economic growth projected for China in 2013. The World Bank's latest forecast […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!37

The Global Auto Forum 2013: Let Volvo Be Volvo :: The fourth annual Global Auto Forum ("GAF") was held in Wuhan last week, and by all measures, it was the most successful ever. Building upon the success of the first three conferences, all of which were held in Chengdu, the GAF has become the leading automotive conference in China. Over 1,000 representatives from the Chinese […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!81

01-Dec-2013 02:00

China's Two Sides :: Beijing and Shanghai are two of the most modern cities in the world. Their skylines rival any others; their streets are filled with the latest and most expensive automobiles; and their stores display the logos of the world's most exclusive and expensive luxury brands. Beyond the physical appearances of the cities themselves, the companies that […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!90

Chinese Carmakers Go Global :: You may not see Chinese cars in showrooms in the United States, Germany or Italy anytime soon, but you're liable to see them everywhere else you travel. While emissions, safety and quality requirements in the most developed countries of the world may be too difficult for China's local car makers to overcome in the near […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!43

The Reality Of Electric Cars In China :: Everyone is excited about the potential for electric cars in China — except the companies actually making cars in China! At the Detroit Auto Show in January of this year, Tesla announced its plans to open a dealership in Beijing — its first store in China. George Blankenship, the company's vice president of worldwide sales, […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!27

China's Two Sides (Part II): How Not to Treat a Chinese Partner :: This is the second article about the stalled acquisition of Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. (NYSE: CTB) ("Cooper") by India's Apollo Tyres Ltd. (Bombai: APOLLOTYRE.BO) ("Apollo"). For background information click on to China's Two Sides. Anyone doing business in China knows that establishing "mutual trust" with your partners, customers and colleagues is a key success […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!92

China: Getting Serious About Air Pollution? :: Sunday looked like a pretty clear day when I woke up yesterday  in Beijing, one of the best we've had in a few weeks. However, when I checked my Air Quality Index ("AQI") application, one that nearly all Beijingers have now installed on their cell phones, it stood at a decidedly "unhealthy" 145. So much […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!45

Managing an Empowered Work Force in China ::   By now, many people have heard of Chip Starnes, the 42-year-old CEO of Florida-based Specialty Medical Supplies, who was held for six days against his will in the company's suburban Beijing factory. Starnes has appeared on CNBC Squawk Box, Bloomberg and countless other news shows, and the story of his "detainment" has been covered […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!29

Housing transactions in November rise nearly 2% :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - The volume of housing unit transactions in November rose nearly 2 percent across Taiwan on a traditional year-end buying spree, while the Greater Taipei market remained flat-footed, according to research by Sinyi Realty, Inc. (信義房屋).

http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/12/01/394934/Housing-transactions.htm

The Changing Landscape Of Global Autos :: What a difference twenty years makes. In 1993, China's auto industry was producing less than one million vehicles per year and there were no Chinese passenger car makers. In 2013 China will produce over twenty million vehicles, and Chinese companies account for 35 percent of the total passenger car market. In 1993 the likes of […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!59

Happy Thanksgiving to Managing The Dragon's Readers :: Having lived in China for the past 20 years, one question I'm frequently asked is: "What about the United States do you miss most?" For my wife and me, the answer to that question is easy—the holidays. On the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, or Labor Day, when everyone in the States is taking a […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p"00

China Autos Speeding Ahead :: China's overall economy may be growing slower than expected, but don't tell that to China's auto makers. Unit sales for the first six months of 2013 grew by an amazing 17 percent to 7.8 million. That's more than twice the rate of overall economic growth projected for China in 2013. The World Bank's latest forecast […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!37

The Global Auto Forum 2013: Let Volvo Be Volvo :: The fourth annual Global Auto Forum ("GAF") was held in Wuhan last week, and by all measures, it was the most successful ever. Building upon the success of the first three conferences, all of which were held in Chengdu, the GAF has become the leading automotive conference in China. Over 1,000 representatives from the Chinese […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!81

01-Dec-2013 00:59

China's Two Sides :: Beijing and Shanghai are two of the most modern cities in the world. Their skylines rival any others; their streets are filled with the latest and most expensive automobiles; and their stores display the logos of the world's most exclusive and expensive luxury brands. Beyond the physical appearances of the cities themselves, the companies that […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!90

Chinese Carmakers Go Global :: You may not see Chinese cars in showrooms in the United States, Germany or Italy anytime soon, but you're liable to see them everywhere else you travel. While emissions, safety and quality requirements in the most developed countries of the world may be too difficult for China's local car makers to overcome in the near […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!43

The Reality Of Electric Cars In China :: Everyone is excited about the potential for electric cars in China — except the companies actually making cars in China! At the Detroit Auto Show in January of this year, Tesla announced its plans to open a dealership in Beijing — its first store in China. George Blankenship, the company's vice president of worldwide sales, […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!27

China's Two Sides (Part II): How Not to Treat a Chinese Partner :: This is the second article about the stalled acquisition of Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. (NYSE: CTB) ("Cooper") by India's Apollo Tyres Ltd. (Bombai: APOLLOTYRE.BO) ("Apollo"). For background information click on to China's Two Sides. Anyone doing business in China knows that establishing "mutual trust" with your partners, customers and colleagues is a key success […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!92

China: Getting Serious About Air Pollution? :: Sunday looked like a pretty clear day when I woke up yesterday  in Beijing, one of the best we've had in a few weeks. However, when I checked my Air Quality Index ("AQI") application, one that nearly all Beijingers have now installed on their cell phones, it stood at a decidedly "unhealthy" 145. So much […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!45

Managing an Empowered Work Force in China ::   By now, many people have heard of Chip Starnes, the 42-year-old CEO of Florida-based Specialty Medical Supplies, who was held for six days against his will in the company's suburban Beijing factory. Starnes has appeared on CNBC Squawk Box, Bloomberg and countless other news shows, and the story of his "detainment" has been covered […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!29

Housing transactions in November rise nearly 2% :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - The volume of housing unit transactions in November rose nearly 2 percent across Taiwan on a traditional year-end buying spree, while the Greater Taipei market remained flat-footed, according to research by Sinyi Realty, Inc. (信義房屋).

http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/12/01/394934/Housing-transactions.htm

The Changing Landscape Of Global Autos :: What a difference twenty years makes. In 1993, China's auto industry was producing less than one million vehicles per year and there were no Chinese passenger car makers. In 2013 China will produce over twenty million vehicles, and Chinese companies account for 35 percent of the total passenger car market. In 1993 the likes of […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!59

Happy Thanksgiving to Managing The Dragon's Readers :: Having lived in China for the past 20 years, one question I'm frequently asked is: "What about the United States do you miss most?" For my wife and me, the answer to that question is easy—the holidays. On the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, or Labor Day, when everyone in the States is taking a […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p"00

China Autos Speeding Ahead :: China's overall economy may be growing slower than expected, but don't tell that to China's auto makers. Unit sales for the first six months of 2013 grew by an amazing 17 percent to 7.8 million. That's more than twice the rate of overall economic growth projected for China in 2013. The World Bank's latest forecast […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!37

The Global Auto Forum 2013: Let Volvo Be Volvo :: The fourth annual Global Auto Forum ("GAF") was held in Wuhan last week, and by all measures, it was the most successful ever. Building upon the success of the first three conferences, all of which were held in Chengdu, the GAF has become the leading automotive conference in China. Over 1,000 representatives from the Chinese […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!81

30-Nov-2013 23:58

China's Two Sides :: Beijing and Shanghai are two of the most modern cities in the world. Their skylines rival any others; their streets are filled with the latest and most expensive automobiles; and their stores display the logos of the world's most exclusive and expensive luxury brands. Beyond the physical appearances of the cities themselves, the companies that […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!90

Chinese Carmakers Go Global :: You may not see Chinese cars in showrooms in the United States, Germany or Italy anytime soon, but you're liable to see them everywhere else you travel. While emissions, safety and quality requirements in the most developed countries of the world may be too difficult for China's local car makers to overcome in the near […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!43

The Reality Of Electric Cars In China :: Everyone is excited about the potential for electric cars in China — except the companies actually making cars in China! At the Detroit Auto Show in January of this year, Tesla announced its plans to open a dealership in Beijing — its first store in China. George Blankenship, the company's vice president of worldwide sales, […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!27

China's Two Sides (Part II): How Not to Treat a Chinese Partner :: This is the second article about the stalled acquisition of Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. (NYSE: CTB) ("Cooper") by India's Apollo Tyres Ltd. (Bombai: APOLLOTYRE.BO) ("Apollo"). For background information click on to China's Two Sides. Anyone doing business in China knows that establishing "mutual trust" with your partners, customers and colleagues is a key success […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!92

China: Getting Serious About Air Pollution? :: Sunday looked like a pretty clear day when I woke up yesterday  in Beijing, one of the best we've had in a few weeks. However, when I checked my Air Quality Index ("AQI") application, one that nearly all Beijingers have now installed on their cell phones, it stood at a decidedly "unhealthy" 145. So much […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!45

Managing an Empowered Work Force in China ::   By now, many people have heard of Chip Starnes, the 42-year-old CEO of Florida-based Specialty Medical Supplies, who was held for six days against his will in the company's suburban Beijing factory. Starnes has appeared on CNBC Squawk Box, Bloomberg and countless other news shows, and the story of his "detainment" has been covered […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!29

Housing transactions in November rise nearly 2% :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - The volume of housing unit transactions in November rose nearly 2 percent across Taiwan on a traditional year-end buying spree, while the Greater Taipei market remained flat-footed, according to research by Sinyi Realty, Inc. (信義房屋).

http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/12/01/394934/Housing-transactions.htm

The Changing Landscape Of Global Autos :: What a difference twenty years makes. In 1993, China's auto industry was producing less than one million vehicles per year and there were no Chinese passenger car makers. In 2013 China will produce over twenty million vehicles, and Chinese companies account for 35 percent of the total passenger car market. In 1993 the likes of […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!59

Happy Thanksgiving to Managing The Dragon's Readers :: Having lived in China for the past 20 years, one question I'm frequently asked is: "What about the United States do you miss most?" For my wife and me, the answer to that question is easy—the holidays. On the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, or Labor Day, when everyone in the States is taking a […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p"00

China Autos Speeding Ahead :: China's overall economy may be growing slower than expected, but don't tell that to China's auto makers. Unit sales for the first six months of 2013 grew by an amazing 17 percent to 7.8 million. That's more than twice the rate of overall economic growth projected for China in 2013. The World Bank's latest forecast […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!37

The Global Auto Forum 2013: Let Volvo Be Volvo :: The fourth annual Global Auto Forum ("GAF") was held in Wuhan last week, and by all measures, it was the most successful ever. Building upon the success of the first three conferences, all of which were held in Chengdu, the GAF has become the leading automotive conference in China. Over 1,000 representatives from the Chinese […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!81

30-Nov-2013 22:57

China's Two Sides :: Beijing and Shanghai are two of the most modern cities in the world. Their skylines rival any others; their streets are filled with the latest and most expensive automobiles; and their stores display the logos of the world's most exclusive and expensive luxury brands. Beyond the physical appearances of the cities themselves, the companies that […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!90

Chinese Carmakers Go Global :: You may not see Chinese cars in showrooms in the United States, Germany or Italy anytime soon, but you're liable to see them everywhere else you travel. While emissions, safety and quality requirements in the most developed countries of the world may be too difficult for China's local car makers to overcome in the near […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!43

The Reality Of Electric Cars In China :: Everyone is excited about the potential for electric cars in China — except the companies actually making cars in China! At the Detroit Auto Show in January of this year, Tesla announced its plans to open a dealership in Beijing — its first store in China. George Blankenship, the company's vice president of worldwide sales, […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!27

China's Two Sides (Part II): How Not to Treat a Chinese Partner :: This is the second article about the stalled acquisition of Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. (NYSE: CTB) ("Cooper") by India's Apollo Tyres Ltd. (Bombai: APOLLOTYRE.BO) ("Apollo"). For background information click on to China's Two Sides. Anyone doing business in China knows that establishing "mutual trust" with your partners, customers and colleagues is a key success […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!92

China: Getting Serious About Air Pollution? :: Sunday looked like a pretty clear day when I woke up yesterday  in Beijing, one of the best we've had in a few weeks. However, when I checked my Air Quality Index ("AQI") application, one that nearly all Beijingers have now installed on their cell phones, it stood at a decidedly "unhealthy" 145. So much […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!45

Managing an Empowered Work Force in China ::   By now, many people have heard of Chip Starnes, the 42-year-old CEO of Florida-based Specialty Medical Supplies, who was held for six days against his will in the company's suburban Beijing factory. Starnes has appeared on CNBC Squawk Box, Bloomberg and countless other news shows, and the story of his "detainment" has been covered […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!29

Housing transactions in November rise nearly 2% :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - The volume of housing unit transactions in November rose nearly 2 percent across Taiwan on a traditional year-end buying spree, while the Greater Taipei market remained flat-footed, according to research by Sinyi Realty, Inc. (信義房屋).

http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/12/01/394934/Housing-transactions.htm

The Changing Landscape Of Global Autos :: What a difference twenty years makes. In 1993, China's auto industry was producing less than one million vehicles per year and there were no Chinese passenger car makers. In 2013 China will produce over twenty million vehicles, and Chinese companies account for 35 percent of the total passenger car market. In 1993 the likes of […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!59

Happy Thanksgiving to Managing The Dragon's Readers :: Having lived in China for the past 20 years, one question I'm frequently asked is: "What about the United States do you miss most?" For my wife and me, the answer to that question is easy—the holidays. On the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, or Labor Day, when everyone in the States is taking a […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p"00

China Autos Speeding Ahead :: China's overall economy may be growing slower than expected, but don't tell that to China's auto makers. Unit sales for the first six months of 2013 grew by an amazing 17 percent to 7.8 million. That's more than twice the rate of overall economic growth projected for China in 2013. The World Bank's latest forecast […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!37

The Global Auto Forum 2013: Let Volvo Be Volvo :: The fourth annual Global Auto Forum ("GAF") was held in Wuhan last week, and by all measures, it was the most successful ever. Building upon the success of the first three conferences, all of which were held in Chengdu, the GAF has become the leading automotive conference in China. Over 1,000 representatives from the Chinese […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!81

30-Nov-2013 21:56

China's Two Sides :: Beijing and Shanghai are two of the most modern cities in the world. Their skylines rival any others; their streets are filled with the latest and most expensive automobiles; and their stores display the logos of the world's most exclusive and expensive luxury brands. Beyond the physical appearances of the cities themselves, the companies that […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!90

Chinese Carmakers Go Global :: You may not see Chinese cars in showrooms in the United States, Germany or Italy anytime soon, but you're liable to see them everywhere else you travel. While emissions, safety and quality requirements in the most developed countries of the world may be too difficult for China's local car makers to overcome in the near […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!43

The Reality Of Electric Cars In China :: Everyone is excited about the potential for electric cars in China — except the companies actually making cars in China! At the Detroit Auto Show in January of this year, Tesla announced its plans to open a dealership in Beijing — its first store in China. George Blankenship, the company's vice president of worldwide sales, […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!27

China's Two Sides (Part II): How Not to Treat a Chinese Partner :: This is the second article about the stalled acquisition of Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. (NYSE: CTB) ("Cooper") by India's Apollo Tyres Ltd. (Bombai: APOLLOTYRE.BO) ("Apollo"). For background information click on to China's Two Sides. Anyone doing business in China knows that establishing "mutual trust" with your partners, customers and colleagues is a key success […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!92

China: Getting Serious About Air Pollution? :: Sunday looked like a pretty clear day when I woke up yesterday  in Beijing, one of the best we've had in a few weeks. However, when I checked my Air Quality Index ("AQI") application, one that nearly all Beijingers have now installed on their cell phones, it stood at a decidedly "unhealthy" 145. So much […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!45

Managing an Empowered Work Force in China ::   By now, many people have heard of Chip Starnes, the 42-year-old CEO of Florida-based Specialty Medical Supplies, who was held for six days against his will in the company's suburban Beijing factory. Starnes has appeared on CNBC Squawk Box, Bloomberg and countless other news shows, and the story of his "detainment" has been covered […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!29

Housing transactions in November rise nearly 2% :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - The volume of housing unit transactions in November rose nearly 2 percent across Taiwan on a traditional year-end buying spree, while the Greater Taipei market remained flat-footed, according to research by Sinyi Realty, Inc. (信義房屋).

http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/12/01/394934/Housing-transactions.htm

The Changing Landscape Of Global Autos :: What a difference twenty years makes. In 1993, China's auto industry was producing less than one million vehicles per year and there were no Chinese passenger car makers. In 2013 China will produce over twenty million vehicles, and Chinese companies account for 35 percent of the total passenger car market. In 1993 the likes of […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!59

Happy Thanksgiving to Managing The Dragon's Readers :: Having lived in China for the past 20 years, one question I'm frequently asked is: "What about the United States do you miss most?" For my wife and me, the answer to that question is easy—the holidays. On the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, or Labor Day, when everyone in the States is taking a […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p"00

China Autos Speeding Ahead :: China's overall economy may be growing slower than expected, but don't tell that to China's auto makers. Unit sales for the first six months of 2013 grew by an amazing 17 percent to 7.8 million. That's more than twice the rate of overall economic growth projected for China in 2013. The World Bank's latest forecast […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!37

The Global Auto Forum 2013: Let Volvo Be Volvo :: The fourth annual Global Auto Forum ("GAF") was held in Wuhan last week, and by all measures, it was the most successful ever. Building upon the success of the first three conferences, all of which were held in Chengdu, the GAF has become the leading automotive conference in China. Over 1,000 representatives from the Chinese […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!81

30-Nov-2013 20:55

China's Two Sides :: Beijing and Shanghai are two of the most modern cities in the world. Their skylines rival any others; their streets are filled with the latest and most expensive automobiles; and their stores display the logos of the world's most exclusive and expensive luxury brands. Beyond the physical appearances of the cities themselves, the companies that […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!90

Chinese Carmakers Go Global :: You may not see Chinese cars in showrooms in the United States, Germany or Italy anytime soon, but you're liable to see them everywhere else you travel. While emissions, safety and quality requirements in the most developed countries of the world may be too difficult for China's local car makers to overcome in the near […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!43

The Reality Of Electric Cars In China :: Everyone is excited about the potential for electric cars in China — except the companies actually making cars in China! At the Detroit Auto Show in January of this year, Tesla announced its plans to open a dealership in Beijing — its first store in China. George Blankenship, the company's vice president of worldwide sales, […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!27

China's Two Sides (Part II): How Not to Treat a Chinese Partner :: This is the second article about the stalled acquisition of Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. (NYSE: CTB) ("Cooper") by India's Apollo Tyres Ltd. (Bombai: APOLLOTYRE.BO) ("Apollo"). For background information click on to China's Two Sides. Anyone doing business in China knows that establishing "mutual trust" with your partners, customers and colleagues is a key success […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!92

China: Getting Serious About Air Pollution? :: Sunday looked like a pretty clear day when I woke up yesterday  in Beijing, one of the best we've had in a few weeks. However, when I checked my Air Quality Index ("AQI") application, one that nearly all Beijingers have now installed on their cell phones, it stood at a decidedly "unhealthy" 145. So much […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!45

Managing an Empowered Work Force in China ::   By now, many people have heard of Chip Starnes, the 42-year-old CEO of Florida-based Specialty Medical Supplies, who was held for six days against his will in the company's suburban Beijing factory. Starnes has appeared on CNBC Squawk Box, Bloomberg and countless other news shows, and the story of his "detainment" has been covered […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!29

Housing transactions in November rise nearly 2% :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - The volume of housing unit transactions in November rose nearly 2 percent across Taiwan on a traditional year-end buying spree, while the Greater Taipei market remained flat-footed, according to research by Sinyi Realty, Inc. (信義房屋).

http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia-taiwan/2013/12/01/394934/Housing-transactions.htm

The Changing Landscape Of Global Autos :: What a difference twenty years makes. In 1993, China's auto industry was producing less than one million vehicles per year and there were no Chinese passenger car makers. In 2013 China will produce over twenty million vehicles, and Chinese companies account for 35 percent of the total passenger car market. In 1993 the likes of […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!59

Happy Thanksgiving to Managing The Dragon's Readers :: Having lived in China for the past 20 years, one question I'm frequently asked is: "What about the United States do you miss most?" For my wife and me, the answer to that question is easy—the holidays. On the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, or Labor Day, when everyone in the States is taking a […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p"00

China Autos Speeding Ahead :: China's overall economy may be growing slower than expected, but don't tell that to China's auto makers. Unit sales for the first six months of 2013 grew by an amazing 17 percent to 7.8 million. That's more than twice the rate of overall economic growth projected for China in 2013. The World Bank's latest forecast […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!37

The Global Auto Forum 2013: Let Volvo Be Volvo :: The fourth annual Global Auto Forum ("GAF") was held in Wuhan last week, and by all measures, it was the most successful ever. Building upon the success of the first three conferences, all of which were held in Chengdu, the GAF has become the leading automotive conference in China. Over 1,000 representatives from the Chinese […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!81

30-Nov-2013 19:54

Britain awards a record number of offshore oil and gas licenses :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Britain has awarded a record number of offshore oil and gas licenses in its latest round of tenders, it said on Friday, as the country scrambles to attract new exploration before existing infrastructure is decommissioned.

http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/europe/2013/11/30/394859/Britain-awards.htm

China's Two Sides :: Beijing and Shanghai are two of the most modern cities in the world. Their skylines rival any others; their streets are filled with the latest and most expensive automobiles; and their stores display the logos of the world's most exclusive and expensive luxury brands. Beyond the physical appearances of the cities themselves, the companies that […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!90

Chinese Carmakers Go Global :: You may not see Chinese cars in showrooms in the United States, Germany or Italy anytime soon, but you're liable to see them everywhere else you travel. While emissions, safety and quality requirements in the most developed countries of the world may be too difficult for China's local car makers to overcome in the near […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!43

The Reality Of Electric Cars In China :: Everyone is excited about the potential for electric cars in China — except the companies actually making cars in China! At the Detroit Auto Show in January of this year, Tesla announced its plans to open a dealership in Beijing — its first store in China. George Blankenship, the company's vice president of worldwide sales, […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!27

China's Two Sides (Part II): How Not to Treat a Chinese Partner :: This is the second article about the stalled acquisition of Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. (NYSE: CTB) ("Cooper") by India's Apollo Tyres Ltd. (Bombai: APOLLOTYRE.BO) ("Apollo"). For background information click on to China's Two Sides. Anyone doing business in China knows that establishing "mutual trust" with your partners, customers and colleagues is a key success […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!92

China: Getting Serious About Air Pollution? :: Sunday looked like a pretty clear day when I woke up yesterday  in Beijing, one of the best we've had in a few weeks. However, when I checked my Air Quality Index ("AQI") application, one that nearly all Beijingers have now installed on their cell phones, it stood at a decidedly "unhealthy" 145. So much […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!45

Managing an Empowered Work Force in China ::   By now, many people have heard of Chip Starnes, the 42-year-old CEO of Florida-based Specialty Medical Supplies, who was held for six days against his will in the company's suburban Beijing factory. Starnes has appeared on CNBC Squawk Box, Bloomberg and countless other news shows, and the story of his "detainment" has been covered […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!29

The Changing Landscape Of Global Autos :: What a difference twenty years makes. In 1993, China's auto industry was producing less than one million vehicles per year and there were no Chinese passenger car makers. In 2013 China will produce over twenty million vehicles, and Chinese companies account for 35 percent of the total passenger car market. In 1993 the likes of […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!59

Happy Thanksgiving to Managing The Dragon's Readers :: Having lived in China for the past 20 years, one question I'm frequently asked is: "What about the United States do you miss most?" For my wife and me, the answer to that question is easy—the holidays. On the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, or Labor Day, when everyone in the States is taking a […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p"00

China Autos Speeding Ahead :: China's overall economy may be growing slower than expected, but don't tell that to China's auto makers. Unit sales for the first six months of 2013 grew by an amazing 17 percent to 7.8 million. That's more than twice the rate of overall economic growth projected for China in 2013. The World Bank's latest forecast […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!37

The Global Auto Forum 2013: Let Volvo Be Volvo :: The fourth annual Global Auto Forum ("GAF") was held in Wuhan last week, and by all measures, it was the most successful ever. Building upon the success of the first three conferences, all of which were held in Chengdu, the GAF has become the leading automotive conference in China. Over 1,000 representatives from the Chinese […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!81

30-Nov-2013 18:53

Britain awards a record number of offshore oil and gas licenses :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Britain has awarded a record number of offshore oil and gas licenses in its latest round of tenders, it said on Friday, as the country scrambles to attract new exploration before existing infrastructure is decommissioned.

http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/europe/2013/11/30/394859/Britain-awards.htm

China's Two Sides :: Beijing and Shanghai are two of the most modern cities in the world. Their skylines rival any others; their streets are filled with the latest and most expensive automobiles; and their stores display the logos of the world's most exclusive and expensive luxury brands. Beyond the physical appearances of the cities themselves, the companies that […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!90

Chinese Carmakers Go Global :: You may not see Chinese cars in showrooms in the United States, Germany or Italy anytime soon, but you're liable to see them everywhere else you travel. While emissions, safety and quality requirements in the most developed countries of the world may be too difficult for China's local car makers to overcome in the near […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!43

The Reality Of Electric Cars In China :: Everyone is excited about the potential for electric cars in China — except the companies actually making cars in China! At the Detroit Auto Show in January of this year, Tesla announced its plans to open a dealership in Beijing — its first store in China. George Blankenship, the company's vice president of worldwide sales, […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!27

China's Two Sides (Part II): How Not to Treat a Chinese Partner :: This is the second article about the stalled acquisition of Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. (NYSE: CTB) ("Cooper") by India's Apollo Tyres Ltd. (Bombai: APOLLOTYRE.BO) ("Apollo"). For background information click on to China's Two Sides. Anyone doing business in China knows that establishing "mutual trust" with your partners, customers and colleagues is a key success […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!92

China: Getting Serious About Air Pollution? :: Sunday looked like a pretty clear day when I woke up yesterday  in Beijing, one of the best we've had in a few weeks. However, when I checked my Air Quality Index ("AQI") application, one that nearly all Beijingers have now installed on their cell phones, it stood at a decidedly "unhealthy" 145. So much […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!45

Managing an Empowered Work Force in China ::   By now, many people have heard of Chip Starnes, the 42-year-old CEO of Florida-based Specialty Medical Supplies, who was held for six days against his will in the company's suburban Beijing factory. Starnes has appeared on CNBC Squawk Box, Bloomberg and countless other news shows, and the story of his "detainment" has been covered […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!29

The Changing Landscape Of Global Autos :: What a difference twenty years makes. In 1993, China's auto industry was producing less than one million vehicles per year and there were no Chinese passenger car makers. In 2013 China will produce over twenty million vehicles, and Chinese companies account for 35 percent of the total passenger car market. In 1993 the likes of […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!59

Happy Thanksgiving to Managing The Dragon's Readers :: Having lived in China for the past 20 years, one question I'm frequently asked is: "What about the United States do you miss most?" For my wife and me, the answer to that question is easy—the holidays. On the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, or Labor Day, when everyone in the States is taking a […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p"00

China Autos Speeding Ahead :: China's overall economy may be growing slower than expected, but don't tell that to China's auto makers. Unit sales for the first six months of 2013 grew by an amazing 17 percent to 7.8 million. That's more than twice the rate of overall economic growth projected for China in 2013. The World Bank's latest forecast […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!37

The Global Auto Forum 2013: Let Volvo Be Volvo :: The fourth annual Global Auto Forum ("GAF") was held in Wuhan last week, and by all measures, it was the most successful ever. Building upon the success of the first three conferences, all of which were held in Chengdu, the GAF has become the leading automotive conference in China. Over 1,000 representatives from the Chinese […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!81

30-Nov-2013 17:52

Britain awards a record number of offshore oil and gas licenses :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Britain has awarded a record number of offshore oil and gas licenses in its latest round of tenders, it said on Friday, as the country scrambles to attract new exploration before existing infrastructure is decommissioned.

http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/europe/2013/11/30/394859/Britain-awards.htm

China's Two Sides :: Beijing and Shanghai are two of the most modern cities in the world. Their skylines rival any others; their streets are filled with the latest and most expensive automobiles; and their stores display the logos of the world's most exclusive and expensive luxury brands. Beyond the physical appearances of the cities themselves, the companies that […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!90

Chinese Carmakers Go Global :: You may not see Chinese cars in showrooms in the United States, Germany or Italy anytime soon, but you're liable to see them everywhere else you travel. While emissions, safety and quality requirements in the most developed countries of the world may be too difficult for China's local car makers to overcome in the near […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!43

The Reality Of Electric Cars In China :: Everyone is excited about the potential for electric cars in China — except the companies actually making cars in China! At the Detroit Auto Show in January of this year, Tesla announced its plans to open a dealership in Beijing — its first store in China. George Blankenship, the company's vice president of worldwide sales, […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!27

China's Two Sides (Part II): How Not to Treat a Chinese Partner :: This is the second article about the stalled acquisition of Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. (NYSE: CTB) ("Cooper") by India's Apollo Tyres Ltd. (Bombai: APOLLOTYRE.BO) ("Apollo"). For background information click on to China's Two Sides. Anyone doing business in China knows that establishing "mutual trust" with your partners, customers and colleagues is a key success […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!92

China: Getting Serious About Air Pollution? :: Sunday looked like a pretty clear day when I woke up yesterday  in Beijing, one of the best we've had in a few weeks. However, when I checked my Air Quality Index ("AQI") application, one that nearly all Beijingers have now installed on their cell phones, it stood at a decidedly "unhealthy" 145. So much […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!45

Managing an Empowered Work Force in China ::   By now, many people have heard of Chip Starnes, the 42-year-old CEO of Florida-based Specialty Medical Supplies, who was held for six days against his will in the company's suburban Beijing factory. Starnes has appeared on CNBC Squawk Box, Bloomberg and countless other news shows, and the story of his "detainment" has been covered […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!29

The Changing Landscape Of Global Autos :: What a difference twenty years makes. In 1993, China's auto industry was producing less than one million vehicles per year and there were no Chinese passenger car makers. In 2013 China will produce over twenty million vehicles, and Chinese companies account for 35 percent of the total passenger car market. In 1993 the likes of […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!59

Happy Thanksgiving to Managing The Dragon's Readers :: Having lived in China for the past 20 years, one question I'm frequently asked is: "What about the United States do you miss most?" For my wife and me, the answer to that question is easy—the holidays. On the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, or Labor Day, when everyone in the States is taking a […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p"00

China Autos Speeding Ahead :: China's overall economy may be growing slower than expected, but don't tell that to China's auto makers. Unit sales for the first six months of 2013 grew by an amazing 17 percent to 7.8 million. That's more than twice the rate of overall economic growth projected for China in 2013. The World Bank's latest forecast […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!37

The Global Auto Forum 2013: Let Volvo Be Volvo :: The fourth annual Global Auto Forum ("GAF") was held in Wuhan last week, and by all measures, it was the most successful ever. Building upon the success of the first three conferences, all of which were held in Chengdu, the GAF has become the leading automotive conference in China. Over 1,000 representatives from the Chinese […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!81

30-Nov-2013 16:51

Britain awards a record number of offshore oil and gas licenses :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Britain has awarded a record number of offshore oil and gas licenses in its latest round of tenders, it said on Friday, as the country scrambles to attract new exploration before existing infrastructure is decommissioned.

http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/europe/2013/11/30/394859/Britain-awards.htm

China's Two Sides :: Beijing and Shanghai are two of the most modern cities in the world. Their skylines rival any others; their streets are filled with the latest and most expensive automobiles; and their stores display the logos of the world's most exclusive and expensive luxury brands. Beyond the physical appearances of the cities themselves, the companies that […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!90

Chinese Carmakers Go Global :: You may not see Chinese cars in showrooms in the United States, Germany or Italy anytime soon, but you're liable to see them everywhere else you travel. While emissions, safety and quality requirements in the most developed countries of the world may be too difficult for China's local car makers to overcome in the near […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!43

The Reality Of Electric Cars In China :: Everyone is excited about the potential for electric cars in China — except the companies actually making cars in China! At the Detroit Auto Show in January of this year, Tesla announced its plans to open a dealership in Beijing — its first store in China. George Blankenship, the company's vice president of worldwide sales, […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!27

China's Two Sides (Part II): How Not to Treat a Chinese Partner :: This is the second article about the stalled acquisition of Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. (NYSE: CTB) ("Cooper") by India's Apollo Tyres Ltd. (Bombai: APOLLOTYRE.BO) ("Apollo"). For background information click on to China's Two Sides. Anyone doing business in China knows that establishing "mutual trust" with your partners, customers and colleagues is a key success […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!92

China: Getting Serious About Air Pollution? :: Sunday looked like a pretty clear day when I woke up yesterday  in Beijing, one of the best we've had in a few weeks. However, when I checked my Air Quality Index ("AQI") application, one that nearly all Beijingers have now installed on their cell phones, it stood at a decidedly "unhealthy" 145. So much […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!45

Managing an Empowered Work Force in China ::   By now, many people have heard of Chip Starnes, the 42-year-old CEO of Florida-based Specialty Medical Supplies, who was held for six days against his will in the company's suburban Beijing factory. Starnes has appeared on CNBC Squawk Box, Bloomberg and countless other news shows, and the story of his "detainment" has been covered […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!29

The Changing Landscape Of Global Autos :: What a difference twenty years makes. In 1993, China's auto industry was producing less than one million vehicles per year and there were no Chinese passenger car makers. In 2013 China will produce over twenty million vehicles, and Chinese companies account for 35 percent of the total passenger car market. In 1993 the likes of […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!59

Happy Thanksgiving to Managing The Dragon's Readers :: Having lived in China for the past 20 years, one question I'm frequently asked is: "What about the United States do you miss most?" For my wife and me, the answer to that question is easy—the holidays. On the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, or Labor Day, when everyone in the States is taking a […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p"00

China Autos Speeding Ahead :: China's overall economy may be growing slower than expected, but don't tell that to China's auto makers. Unit sales for the first six months of 2013 grew by an amazing 17 percent to 7.8 million. That's more than twice the rate of overall economic growth projected for China in 2013. The World Bank's latest forecast […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!37

The Global Auto Forum 2013: Let Volvo Be Volvo :: The fourth annual Global Auto Forum ("GAF") was held in Wuhan last week, and by all measures, it was the most successful ever. Building upon the success of the first three conferences, all of which were held in Chengdu, the GAF has become the leading automotive conference in China. Over 1,000 representatives from the Chinese […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!81

30-Nov-2013 15:50

Britain awards a record number of offshore oil and gas licenses :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Britain has awarded a record number of offshore oil and gas licenses in its latest round of tenders, it said on Friday, as the country scrambles to attract new exploration before existing infrastructure is decommissioned.

http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/europe/2013/11/30/394859/Britain-awards.htm

China's Two Sides :: Beijing and Shanghai are two of the most modern cities in the world. Their skylines rival any others; their streets are filled with the latest and most expensive automobiles; and their stores display the logos of the world's most exclusive and expensive luxury brands. Beyond the physical appearances of the cities themselves, the companies that […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!90

Chinese Carmakers Go Global :: You may not see Chinese cars in showrooms in the United States, Germany or Italy anytime soon, but you're liable to see them everywhere else you travel. While emissions, safety and quality requirements in the most developed countries of the world may be too difficult for China's local car makers to overcome in the near […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!43

The Reality Of Electric Cars In China :: Everyone is excited about the potential for electric cars in China — except the companies actually making cars in China! At the Detroit Auto Show in January of this year, Tesla announced its plans to open a dealership in Beijing — its first store in China. George Blankenship, the company's vice president of worldwide sales, […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!27

China's Two Sides (Part II): How Not to Treat a Chinese Partner :: This is the second article about the stalled acquisition of Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. (NYSE: CTB) ("Cooper") by India's Apollo Tyres Ltd. (Bombai: APOLLOTYRE.BO) ("Apollo"). For background information click on to China's Two Sides. Anyone doing business in China knows that establishing "mutual trust" with your partners, customers and colleagues is a key success […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!92

China: Getting Serious About Air Pollution? :: Sunday looked like a pretty clear day when I woke up yesterday  in Beijing, one of the best we've had in a few weeks. However, when I checked my Air Quality Index ("AQI") application, one that nearly all Beijingers have now installed on their cell phones, it stood at a decidedly "unhealthy" 145. So much […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!45

Managing an Empowered Work Force in China ::   By now, many people have heard of Chip Starnes, the 42-year-old CEO of Florida-based Specialty Medical Supplies, who was held for six days against his will in the company's suburban Beijing factory. Starnes has appeared on CNBC Squawk Box, Bloomberg and countless other news shows, and the story of his "detainment" has been covered […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!29

The Changing Landscape Of Global Autos :: What a difference twenty years makes. In 1993, China's auto industry was producing less than one million vehicles per year and there were no Chinese passenger car makers. In 2013 China will produce over twenty million vehicles, and Chinese companies account for 35 percent of the total passenger car market. In 1993 the likes of […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!59

Happy Thanksgiving to Managing The Dragon's Readers :: Having lived in China for the past 20 years, one question I'm frequently asked is: "What about the United States do you miss most?" For my wife and me, the answer to that question is easy—the holidays. On the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, or Labor Day, when everyone in the States is taking a […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p"00

China Autos Speeding Ahead :: China's overall economy may be growing slower than expected, but don't tell that to China's auto makers. Unit sales for the first six months of 2013 grew by an amazing 17 percent to 7.8 million. That's more than twice the rate of overall economic growth projected for China in 2013. The World Bank's latest forecast […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!37

The Global Auto Forum 2013: Let Volvo Be Volvo :: The fourth annual Global Auto Forum ("GAF") was held in Wuhan last week, and by all measures, it was the most successful ever. Building upon the success of the first three conferences, all of which were held in Chengdu, the GAF has become the leading automotive conference in China. Over 1,000 representatives from the Chinese […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!81

30-Nov-2013 14:49

Britain awards a record number of offshore oil and gas licenses :: (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Britain has awarded a record number of offshore oil and gas licenses in its latest round of tenders, it said on Friday, as the country scrambles to attract new exploration before existing infrastructure is decommissioned.

http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/europe/2013/11/30/394859/Britain-awards.htm

China's Two Sides :: Beijing and Shanghai are two of the most modern cities in the world. Their skylines rival any others; their streets are filled with the latest and most expensive automobiles; and their stores display the logos of the world's most exclusive and expensive luxury brands. Beyond the physical appearances of the cities themselves, the companies that […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!90

Chinese Carmakers Go Global :: You may not see Chinese cars in showrooms in the United States, Germany or Italy anytime soon, but you're liable to see them everywhere else you travel. While emissions, safety and quality requirements in the most developed countries of the world may be too difficult for China's local car makers to overcome in the near […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!43

The Reality Of Electric Cars In China :: Everyone is excited about the potential for electric cars in China — except the companies actually making cars in China! At the Detroit Auto Show in January of this year, Tesla announced its plans to open a dealership in Beijing — its first store in China. George Blankenship, the company's vice president of worldwide sales, […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!27

China's Two Sides (Part II): How Not to Treat a Chinese Partner :: This is the second article about the stalled acquisition of Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. (NYSE: CTB) ("Cooper") by India's Apollo Tyres Ltd. (Bombai: APOLLOTYRE.BO) ("Apollo"). For background information click on to China's Two Sides. Anyone doing business in China knows that establishing "mutual trust" with your partners, customers and colleagues is a key success […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!92

China: Getting Serious About Air Pollution? :: Sunday looked like a pretty clear day when I woke up yesterday  in Beijing, one of the best we've had in a few weeks. However, when I checked my Air Quality Index ("AQI") application, one that nearly all Beijingers have now installed on their cell phones, it stood at a decidedly "unhealthy" 145. So much […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!45

Managing an Empowered Work Force in China ::   By now, many people have heard of Chip Starnes, the 42-year-old CEO of Florida-based Specialty Medical Supplies, who was held for six days against his will in the company's suburban Beijing factory. Starnes has appeared on CNBC Squawk Box, Bloomberg and countless other news shows, and the story of his "detainment" has been covered […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!29

The Changing Landscape Of Global Autos :: What a difference twenty years makes. In 1993, China's auto industry was producing less than one million vehicles per year and there were no Chinese passenger car makers. In 2013 China will produce over twenty million vehicles, and Chinese companies account for 35 percent of the total passenger car market. In 1993 the likes of […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!59

Happy Thanksgiving to Managing The Dragon's Readers :: Having lived in China for the past 20 years, one question I'm frequently asked is: "What about the United States do you miss most?" For my wife and me, the answer to that question is easy—the holidays. On the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, or Labor Day, when everyone in the States is taking a […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p"00

China Autos Speeding Ahead :: China's overall economy may be growing slower than expected, but don't tell that to China's auto makers. Unit sales for the first six months of 2013 grew by an amazing 17 percent to 7.8 million. That's more than twice the rate of overall economic growth projected for China in 2013. The World Bank's latest forecast […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!37

The Global Auto Forum 2013: Let Volvo Be Volvo :: The fourth annual Global Auto Forum ("GAF") was held in Wuhan last week, and by all measures, it was the most successful ever. Building upon the success of the first three conferences, all of which were held in Chengdu, the GAF has become the leading automotive conference in China. Over 1,000 representatives from the Chinese […]
http://managingthedragon.com/?p!81