Is It a Trade War or Compliance Blitz?
Foreign firms in China are navigating a new, uncertain landscape thanks to tariffs, increased red tape, and the possibility of consumers turning against the US. For global executives, responding to […]
Managing China’s Receivables Risk as Market Stress Rises
It is no secret that China has avoided a looming credit crisis for years. While the government is taking great strides to clean up the shadow banking and off-balance sheet […]
Building the Belt and Road Initiative Into Your Strategy
China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) will shape the way companies perform and will be an important part of corporate strategy in the years to come. China already has committed […]
Repositioning China with Headquarters
International firms should look past the noise of headlines about the assault on global trade to prepare for the day when the Chinese economy overtakes the US in size and […]
The US-China Trade War Reaches Deep into Supply Chains
The US-China trade dispute has consequences far beyond those products and companies hit directly by higher US and China tariffs. The ‘America First’ approach to trade is likely to lead […]
Is Digital Automation Transforming China’s Manufacturing?
Digital automation has been a solution to counterbalance high labour costs across most of the developed world. But why is it so important in China, where labour costs remain relatively […]
Asia’s Digital Journey is Just Beginning
Not long ago, digital technologies impacted just a few sectors focused on computing and advanced technologies. Now, business transformation stemming from new digital technologies is becoming ubiquitous across industry sectors. […]
Building CEO and Digital Teams in China
Building a successful leadership team in China is no small feat, but this is the challenge that often determines the success of a China CEO. Making the challenge even more […]
Putting Innovation in the Forefront of Asia Business Strategy
Faced with the increasing pace of innovation, companies are rethinking vital aspects of their business strategy, ranging from structures and staffing to the value propositions driving competitive positioning. The changes […]
Strategies for Effective China Partnerships and M&A
Now, more than ever, is the time for foreign firms to grab market share and boost revenues through acquisitions and partnering in China. At a recent IMA China Management Forum […]
Catching the Next Wave of China’s Consumer Growth
China’s consumer market is poised for levels of growth that will outstrip even the past three decades. China already leads the world in e-commerce, digital payments, high-speed rail, and the […]
How One Firm Went Local to Tap China’s Growth Potential
Going local – by buying Chinese firms or inversely, bringing on Chinese owners – can boost the pace of organic growth in China for foreign firms. Often, firms that have […]
Corporate Survival in Asia Depends on Your Digital Strategy
There is no doubt that corporate survival in Asia depends upon how well organisations deal with digital transformation. As one Asia/Pacific CEO at a recent IMA Forum put it, ‘We […]
Getting HQ On Board the ‘China Train’
The primary job of the China CEO is to ensure that opportunities in China are maximised for the company as a whole. Getting HQ on board the ‘China train’ means […]
Artificial Intelligence Takes a Leap Forward in China
‘To compete in China, AI needs to be part of your thought process. While you may not be using it, your Chinese competitors most definitely are, and these include more […]
China CFOs’ Role Growing Beyond Managing the Numbers
In an ideal world, CFOs could set a sticker price, plug it into a financial model and have accurate profit predictions come out at the end. In China, however, where […]
The Ageing of China: The Conventional Wisdom is Wrong
China’s middle-aged and senior citizens present the most exciting growth opportunities in coming decades for consumer firms, and they are likely to be a valuable presence in future workforces. At […]
Why Are So Few Chinese in Global Roles … & Does it Matter?
Why are there so few Chinese executives in senior positions in Western multinational companies? Although India’s market size is smaller than China’s, Indians claim a far larger proportion of executives […]
Guiding Your Firm Through a China Crisis
The weight of being the legal representative in China is a heavy one. Crises are the toughest test of leadership skills and values that many CEOs face. And, that added […]
Are You Managing Your Data as a Strategic Asset?
Are companies only as valuable as their data? For many firms in China the answer is ‘yes’. For one global retailer in China, its customer loyalty program data is viewed […]