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INSIGHT MAGAZINE  

Insight, AmCham Shanghai's monthly business magazine, provides articles of interest to the U.S. and foreign business community in China. Regular columns cover business news, economic indicators, political and regulatory developments, and the Chinese press. Insight also informs members of board and committee activities and upcoming events. The magazine is distributed to 4,500 top business executives in Shanghai as well as to other Chambers in the Asia-Pacific region.



 

COVER STORY: Will the Dragon Roar?
Author: AmCham Shanghai
Date: January 05, 2012
Charles Freeman, Derek Scissors and other China-savvy thought leaders share their outlook and predictions for China in the Year of the Dragon. Click here to download the complete article. (pdf - 1.03Mb)
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INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Is it Worth the Ride? (Members Only)
Author: Michel Brekelmans
Date: January 05, 2012
Anyone who stands in line for a roller coaster ride during a Chinese holiday can figure out that demand for theme parks in China is strong just by looking at the crowds that swarm into these venues. However, it is not all plane sailing: entertainment industry conditions vary greatly, with many them...
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REGIONAL FOCUS: The Delta Challenge
Author: Jonathan Shyu
Date: January 05, 2012
As we head into the Chinese New Year, general managers and other executives at American companies in Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces have a plethora of critical issues on their radar. The list includes the social insurance law for foreigners, the U.S. Foreign Corrupt PracticesAct (FCPA) and indigenou...
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INTERVIEW: A Conversation with the New Chair
Author: AmCham Shanghai
Date: January 05, 2012
Kenneth Jarrett, a former U.S. consul general to Shanghai and a longtime member of AmCham Shanghai, was elected Board Chair in November. Jarrett is chairman for Greater China of APCO Worldwide, a Washington-based public affairs consultancy. He served as consul general between July 2005 and August 20...
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DEAL OF THE MONTH: Ikonic to Build Martial Arts Theme Park in Hubei
Author: Esther Young
Date: January 05, 2012
Los Angeles-based Ikonic Entertainment Group and Hubei Wudang Taichi Lake Investment Group have agreed to jointly develop a US$3.1 billion martial arts-oriented theme park and resort in Hubei province. The 330,000-square-meter venue will be situated south of the manufacturing city of Shiyan near Wud...
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SMALL BUSINESS: Small Firms, Big Impact
Author: Kirt Greenburg
Date: January 05, 2012
There is no shortage of success stories when it comes to U.S. multinationals operating in China but things are less rosy for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). However, AmCham Shanghai is taking steps that could help improve the business environment for American SMEs in a variety of ways. S...
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DOORKNOCK: Room to Grow (Members Only)
Author: Esther Young
Date: January 05, 2012
China’s planned shift from a manufacturing-based, export economy to one more driven by domestic consumption has turned the Chinese government’s focus towards improving its financial services market. The accompanying growth has potential to create tremendous opportunities for U.S. banks, investors an...
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MANAGER'S NOTEBOOK: What’s Your UVP Factor?
Author: Norman Yen
Date: January 05, 2012
I was taught early that to beat the rest, you had to be the very best. This was a basic “law of the rat race,” especially if you wanted to get your dream job, a promotion or to win in general. However, the key to success is not only what you do about yourself, your product or even your company – it ...
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