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Staying Legal in China: an Interview with Dan Harris

For foreigners, doing business in China is tempting but challenging.

by Tom Nunlist | Oct. 23 2017

No Easy Rides: DCM Ventures’ Ramon Zeng on How Chinese Startups Manage to Thrive

The Chinese internet industry has developed at an amazing speed with a number of tech firms becoming "unicorns" worldwide. A.

by Deng Yuanyuan, Liu Sha | Mar. 29 2017

Chinese Culture’s Journey to the West

As one of the more influential components of the so-called “soft power” push, China’s film industry reflects the.

by Jocelyn Richards | Jul. 25 2016

Alibaba’s Massive IP Protection Challenge

Alibaba, China’s largest e-commerce firm, recently smashed global records for its ‘Single’s Day’ promotion on 11th November.

by David Friesen | Jan. 27 2016

China’s Online Entertainment Industry: Revenue Streaming

If there’s one activity that unites China’s subway commuters, it’s huddling over their smartphone screens to watch.

by Chris Russell | Nov. 4 2015

Can Patents Disrupt Xiaomi’s Dream Run?

As it pushes for internationalization, what is Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi up against.

by Major | Dec. 17 2014

Share. Don’t Own: The Sharing Economy Takes Off

Why own when you can share? Understanding the dynamics of the sharing economy which, by some estimates, will become a.

by Neelima Mahajan | Oct. 8 2014

CKGSB Knowledge Fall 2014 Issue: The Alibaba IPO and Variable Interest Entities

The Fall 2014 issue of CKGSB Knowledge is out! It has articles and interviews like: COVER STORY:  Around the World.

by CKGSB Knowledge | Aug. 29 2014

Why Elon Musk Released Tesla’s Patents

Overnight the maverick electric car company became an evangelist of the Open Source philosophy. Why is releasing Tesla’s.

by Bennett Voyles | Jul. 7 2014

Music in China: The Beat Goes Online

The rise of indie music in China, and how China’s musical talent navigates piracy and red tape. It’s.

by Greg Isaacson | May. 19 2014

Online Collaboration: Settling the Cyber-Frontier

How virtual organizations are changing the social operating system. Prosecutions for online thievery and piracy may grab headlines, but there.

by Bennett Voyles | Mar. 3 2014

Counterfeiting: Good or Bad?

Is counterfeiting always bad? China is undoubtedly the world’s biggest market for counterfeit products. From fake Louis Vuitton bags.

by Neelima Mahajan | Nov. 18 2013

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