CKGSB Professor Teng Bingsheng, an expert on the Chinese e-commerce sector, walks us through the issues involved in the Alibaba IPO, such as disclosures, the company’s ownership structure and valuation. In a period that’s been characterized by rapid innovation in China’s high technology sector, Alibaba’s IPO—potentially one of the largest public offerings of all time—has […]

In the days, weeks and months following its IPO filing, Alibaba will be the center of attention throughout not only the technology universe, but also those interested in learning about Jack Ma and his path to building one of the world’s largest e-commerce empires. Teng Bingsheng, Professor of Strategy Management at CKGSB, recently spoke to Bloomberg about how Jack Ma turned a vision into reality. 

On Monday, April 14th, CKGSB held a press conference at its Beijing campus to promote its recently-launched Dual Degree Executive MBA Program, in partnership with Switzerland’s leading business school, IMD. Deans of both business schools attended, and reiterated the merits of the program.

CKGSB has made a great leap in becoming one of the best business schools in China. CKGSB’s world-class faculty is also highly reputed. CKGSB Professor Teng Bingsheng, who visited Seoul to make a keynote speech at the ‘2014 Asian Leadership Conference’, said that proper strategic alliance such as ‘Strategic Investor’ relations between Korean and Chinese companies could enhance both countries’ key industries.

Chinese companies are actively pursuing M&A to enhance their dominance in the overseas industry and predominate the domestic market. Last year, overseas M&A of Chinese companies grew more than 200%. In an interview with Fortune Korea, Teng Bingsheng, CKGSB Associate Dean, forecasted that the large-scale M&A will actively take place over the next 10 years. He explained that this trend will help companies shorten the market entry process to global standards by accumulating R&D capabilities”.

Bloomberg BusinessWeek’s Dexter Roberts interviews CKGSB Professor Teng Bingsheng on potential cross-border M&A activity within the global agricultural sector.

For Korea, China is often referred to as ‘the land of opportunity’ due to its high growth potential and geographical advantage. Many Korean firms have already entered the Chinese market, yet the fate of each aspiring business is fairly differentiated. CKGSB Associate Dean and Professor Teng Bingsheng is one of the most prominent academics and experts in global strategic alliance. In an interview with Hankyung Business, Professor Teng shared his valuable opinions on business characteristics of Chinese companies, Korean companies’ market entry in China and key M&A strategies.

China's commerce minister is confident Beijing will hit its 7.5% growth target in 2014. While CKGSB professor Bingsheng Teng believes the country can meet that target, he tells Ramy Inocencio of Wall Street Journal why the fluctuation of the yuan could derail growth.

“Copycat strategy has led the Chinese industrial innovation”, said CKGSB Professor Teng Bingsheng at the 5th Asia Leadership Conference on March 4th in Seoul. He explained that “the technologies learned from the overseas products over the last 20-30 years has become a shortcut to our innovation”. Yet, Professor Teng commented that controversy still remains over the breach of intellectual property rights. Professor Teng highlighted that the Chinese government is putting much effort into creating a creative economy such as that of Korea. He also pointed to Samsung as one of the role models for both the Chinese private and public sectors since it reflects GE’s product diversity, Apple’s product innovation, and manages a close relationship with the government.

Rivals race ahead of Apple in China’s smartphone and tablet markets. What does it mean for Apple’s future? Li Tingting unwraps a new iPhone 5S outside the Apple store in Sanlitun, a glitzy shopping district in Beijing. She’s had her eyes on an iPhone for some time, she says, and after a few months finally […]

When entering a new market, especially a dynamic and constantly changing market, such as China, understanding consumers and identifying specific strategies for the local market is essential for success. Prof. Teng Bingsheng, CKGSB’s Associate Dean of the European Campus and Associate Professor of Strategic Management, sheds light on how MNCs can adapt to the new and increasingly more sophisticated Chinese consumer, based on his experience in engaging with our students and alumni, who represent China’s business leaders across a wide range of industries. Watch this video to learn more about the rapidly evolving Chinese consumer.

On December 2nd, the UK Prime Minister David Cameron gave a clear message at the China-UK Business Summit as one of the highlights of his three-day visit in China. The Summit, where CKGSB served as the Strategic Partner, is the highest-level exchange between the two countries, attended by the largest UK business delegation in history, as well as over 300 domestic and international business leaders in China.

How private Chinese companies are navigating mergers and acquisitions in the US. At times, the obstacles seemed insurmountable. The acquisition of A123 Systems, an American manufacturer of lithium ion batteries, by a Chinese auto parts maker named Wanxiang triggered vehement opposition in the US. Lawmakers protested that the technology being sold to the Chinese had […]

On September 19, The Wall Street Journal interviewed Dr. Teng Bingsheng, CKGSB Associate Dean and Associate Professor of Strategic Management, on social platforms such as Sina Weibo in China for an in-depth piece on the Chinese government’s reaction to social-media. Dr. Teng expressed a trend away from public opinion-driven platforms in China.

On September 11, China Daily discussed Facebook’s Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg’s insights on the challenges facing women at an event hosted by CKGSB in Beijing on September 10, while highlighting CKGSB Associate Dean and Professor Teng Bingsheng’s remarks on the purpose and role of the school on this matter.

Alibaba is eyeing expansion into new sectors and overseas, but will old tactics serve on new terrain? If Jack Ma has his way, the sun will never set on Alibaba’s empire. The billionaire entrepreneur’s internet giant rules China’s e-commerce roost, with 500 million registered users and RMB 1 trillion in total 2012 sales from Tmall, […]

Beijing, September 11, 2013 – Yesterday, Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB), together with China CITIC Press and Thinker Future Media, co-hosted an event with Chief Operating Officer of Facebook Sheryl Sandberg to discuss women in leadership, how women can realize their professional and personal goals and the impact they can have on businesses both in China and globally. Sandberg also promoted the Chinese release of her best-selling book, “Lean In: Women, Work and the Will to Lead” at the event.

Can foreign car makers in China continue to dominate the market while appeasing Chinese car companies? CCTV, Chinaʼs powerful state-run television broadcaster, unleashed a torrent of faulty vehicle claims against foreign automakers in March. First, the network targeted Volkswagen, alleging transmission issues with some of its cars, which led to the recall of more than […]

PC-manufacturer Lenovo is gearing up for the era of tablets and smartphones with an improved business model When the iPad 2 was launched in 2011, late Apple CEO Steve Jobs declared the years to follow as the “post-PC era”. Thanks to abysmal PC shipment numbers since, an army of tech bloggers have followed in suit […]

May 17, 2013, Beijing—Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB) was pleased to welcome the newest members of its Executive MBA and Finance MBA programs at the school’s Opening Ceremony held in Beijing on May 17.