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- The Shoe Business of China - Editor, 16 June 2008
- Energy is the Real Olympics for China - Editor, 19 may 2008
- The Era of China on Earth - Editor, 14 April 2008
- World Business Implications for Governance in China - Editor, 31 March 2008
- Trade and Business Achievements of China in Tibet - Editor, 24 March 2008
- What Top China Officials Think of Their Economy - Editor, 10 March 2008
- Can New China Sustain its Spot in Economic News? - Editor, 4 March 2008
Return on Average Equity has exceeded 30% over the large four quarters. Annual profits have soared by over 60% in 2007. Athletes from the United States and Sweden will endorse the company’s brands at the Beijing Olympics. This company appears to be a bastion of capitalism. Welcome to the Li Ning Company Limited.
How often do you read about Pakistan? The President’s April 2008 China visit has been extraordinary. Read about it if you do not know. His statement in China has been low-key. It is also literally earth-shaking. Pakistan wants to link oil for China through a pipe-line from Iran. India was an original participant in this energy grid. It has vacillated on the issue. Now China has a new oil supply offer.
“I have no patience for long meetings”.
The curt warning was meant well.
We made extraordinary efforts to be in time. Every word we planned to speak was rehearsed over and again. The agenda (we thought) was a first trial order.
Natural disasters test governance. Satellites help in some cases, but not always. You can guess that a storm could be brewing. It is more difficult to predict extremely heavy and incessant snow fall. Execution excellence can make up for lapses in forecasts. An effective administration will move people to safety, provide succor without discrimination, and correct disruptions as soon as possible.
Which side of the border is better in terms of living standards for common people? China has long borders with the sub-continent of India. Pakistan, Nepal, and Bhutan are neighbors, apart from India. The latter has afforded refuge to Tibetans for almost half a century.
You can never separate business from governance. Some countries encourage lobbies in their national capitals. Large corporations and trade associations strike advantageous deals with politicians. This template is no good for China. Corruption invites death in this country. It is better to deal with China transparently and fairly.
What is new about China? Here are some leads to finding an answer:
Recent Articles
- Energy is the Real Olympics for China - Editor, Monday 19 may 2008
- The Era of China on Earth - Editor, Monday 14 April 2008
- World Business Implications for Governance in China - Editor, Monday 31 March 2008
- Trade and Business Achievements of China in Tibet - Editor, Monday 24 March 2008
- What Top China Officials Think of Their Economy - Editor, Monday 10 March 2008










