12/21/2010 - Michael Zakkour's 15+ years of China business development, strategy, and implementation work, for Fortune 1000 and SMEs in China have given him a clear and detailed perspective on China's manufacturing sector. He sees a seismic shift about to hit the global economy. With China entering its "Sourcing 2.0" phase, the era of assembly and general merchandise manufacturing is ending, and giving way to a focus on higher value, specialized component manufacturing. Read More...

11/9/2010 - Most everyone who follows energy knows “Peak Oil” as the moment when even the optimists can no longer postpone confronting the limitations of fossil fuel supply. Today I’m writing about “Peak Stuff”, a term I coined about 5 minutes ago to describe the point after which humanity realizes it cannot afford, does not need, and is better off without what can simply be called “Stuff.”
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11/8/2010 - On September 8, 2010, people doing business in China and those who wanted to learn more about doing business in China met in Philadelphia to attend China Business Toolbox, the afternoon session of Put China In Your Business Future.  China Business Toolbox was sponsored by Orchestrall, and featured presentations by Orchestrall's CEO Ian Hau; Jason Patent, VP Marketing & Communications; Marty Judge, CEO of Judge Group; and Janet Carmosky, CEO and Editor-In-Chief of The China Business Network. Read More...

9/16/2010 - Put China In Your Business Future took place Wednesday, September 8 in Philadelphia's state of the art Hub facility at the Cira Centre.  Nearly 100 forward thinking executives participated, from industries ranging from higher education, R & D, manufacturing, consulting, legal, and more.  Those who attended thought their time was well spent among intelligent peers. Read More...

7/22/2010 - Holding the latest copy of China Daily USA is not the same as carryin’ pictures of Chairman Mao. To be sure, its editorial policy is under the eye of the state. But it's also a reliable force for increased transparency and an invaluable window to modern China. Here’s my 8 reasons to read China Daily. Read More...

4/26/2010 - What comes to mind when you think about market entry in China? Excitement for the future? Trepidation about the physical and cultural gaps? Francesco Duina at the JLJ Group US office in Boston has just issued a white paper about how an individual’s or a company’s attitude can affect the outcome of their success in China. The research found that an attitude was one of four basic categories: committed, pragmatic, sideliners, and afraid. Which describes your attitude? Read More...

3/29/2010 - More than 70 business people participated in China Business Boot Camp Philadelphia on February 18, 2010. The event, held at the historic Union League, featured a keynote address from Sam Goodman, serial entrepreneur and author of the book "Where East Eats West: The Street-Smarts Guide to Business in China." Read More...

3/18/2010 - TCBN is a membership organization for everyone working between China and the west. Whether part of the diaspora of expats and Chinese professionals, or individuals newer on the learning curve, members join us to continue improving their knowledge, skills, networks, and ultimately, their China-related business results. Read More...

3/17/2010 - In nature, spring is a time of rebalancing, from which comes renewal and life. More or less, it’s when winter and summer – yin and yang - renegotiate, and so, it’s the perfect time for east and west to celebrate together.  On March 16, The China Business Network teamed up with the China Center and China Daily for such a celebration. Read More...

3/2/2010 - Having read and frequently recommended China CEO, the 2006 work by Fernandez and Underwood, TCBN's own CEO nevertheless found she related much more with Fernandez and Underwood's 2010 book: China Entrepreneur. Janet Carmosky reviews the new book while comparing the two. Read More...

2/10/2010 - Co-founder of SCI Tim Weckesser has helped oversee expanding organizations' development into an internationally recognized consulting firm providing strategic market entry services to companies.  He offers some general advice to companies entering the China market or who need a push in the right direction of relocation or customer service. Read More...

2/3/2010 - Head of Tishman Speyer China Ryan Botjer experiences first hand China's rapidly expanding cities.  His company is a major business real estate company and has enjoyed much success especially in the growing 2nd and 3rd tier Chinese cities.  He warns, though, that the cities can grow only as fast as the infrastructure can keep up. Read More...

1/20/2010 - Alan Denis is Chairman of Morison Cogen in Philadelphia, and will be participating in China Business Boot Camp Philadelphia.  He offers some insight into the relationship Philadelphia has with China and how Philadelphia is well positioned to foster strong business relationships with companies in China.
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1/20/2010 - Sam Goodman, founder of famous Beijing Sammies cafes, learned his lessons about doing business in China the hard way.  He recently published a book, Where East Eats West: The Street Smarts Guide to Doing Business in China so westerners new to China business might avoid some common "rookie mistakes."  Sam will be presenting at upcoming China Business Boot Camp in Philadelphia on February 18. Read More...

1/18/2010 - China Business Boot Camp Philadelphia is taking place on February 18, 2010.  White and Williams law firm is a proud sponsor, and attorney Gary Biehn, who works with assisting clients in the pursuit of global business opportunities, found a few minutes to give a preview of one of the day's topics. Read More...