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Air Pollution in China: Coughing Up the Cost of Smog

ArticleDecember 21, 2015

For the first time ever, this December the municipal government of Beijing issued not one, but two pollution red alerts in the city. A red alert, the most severe air pollution warning, means that there are restrictions on car use, some factories have to halt production, construction work is stopped and in some cases, schools have to be closed. Obviously things have reached a tipping point forcing the authorities to institute tough measures to curb pollution. But how much does pollution cost China? Also, when the government tries to ensure blue skies, what does it lose in terms of output lost? We bring you the lowdown.

How Embedded Education Can Solve Many Problems

ArticleNovember 16, 2015

In every country, there are vast populations that need to be educated about something, like say personal health or hygiene, but it’s hard to do that because they are too poor, too busy, too old or just plain shy. The challenge then becomes: how do you reach out to them and achieve the desired outcomes. A concept called ‘embedded education’ can help here. Embedded education, or the practice of educating people through encounters that they already have with existing delivery systems, might just prove to be more effective than traditional mechanisms. So don’t be surprised if your barber starts educating you on hypertension the next time you get a haircut.

When East Buys West: Putting the Team Together For An M&A

ArticleNovember 9, 2015

Like the movies, corporate acquisitions are a collaborative art.

Can Brands Change the Behaviors of Billions?

NewsSeptember 23, 2015

CKGSB Professor of Marketing Zhu Rui hosted a panel discussion at the inaugural Belong Forum in Beijing on how brands can influence consumers to integrate sustainability in their daily lives.

CKGSB Knowledge Fall 2015 Issue: China’s Digital Conglomerates

ArticleSeptember 14, 2015

As China's tech giants expand and diversify, a new era of digital conglomerates is dawning.

Global Megatrends Reshaping Our World

ArticleAugust 26, 2015

Anil Gupta, an expert on globalization and strategy, on the domino effect unleashed by several global megatrends—from the turmoil in the energy markets and the crisis in Greece, to the challenges being faced by the Chinese economy.

Making Sense of the Yuan Devaluation

ArticleAugust 14, 2015

Is the yuan devaluation the start of a currency war, or a reflection of Beijing’s plan to give the market more power?

Can Alibaba’s Ant Financial Disrupt China’s Financial Industry?

ArticleAugust 5, 2015

In a short space of time Alibaba’s Ant Financial has created—and scaled—a diverse set of financial products and services: from online payments to cloud computing and data services.

China’s industrial economy is at a crossroad: Better days ahead?

Professor AnalysisMay 13, 2015

CKGSB’s Business Sentiment Index shows that China’s industrial economy has finally stabilized after a year of contraction. China’s industrial sector has been passing through a rough phase, but there are enough reasons to be optimistic. According to a survey of about 2,000 industrial firms in China, after a year of contraction in 2014, China’s industrial economy has finally stabilized in the first quarter of 2015. The survey, done by CKGSB’s Center on Finance and Economic Growth and led by Gan Jie, Professor of Finance, shows that the Business Sentiment Index (BSI), which is at 50 currently, is right at the turning […]

Chinese Social Structure Holds the Key to a Richer Nation

ArticleApril 15, 2015

Changing the Chinese social structure may save the country from the proverbial ‘middle-income trap’, says Salvatore Babones, an expert on China's political economy.

Seizing Opportunities in Today’s China

NewsApril 12, 2015

At the 3rd Annual USC China Connect Forum in Los Angeles, CKGSB Professor Mei Jianping highlighted five main sectors which are set for promising futures in China.

China Roundup: Who Moved the Hang Seng Index?

ArticleApril 9, 2015

This week, mainland investors pushed the Hang Seng Index to a seven-year high; Alibaba’s Ant Financial launched a Big Data-based stock index; and Cloud Live Technology teetered close to a default.

Peter Cuneo, Turnaround Superhero

ArticleApril 8, 2015

Peter Cuneo, former CEO of Marvel Entertainment and the man behind seven corporate turnarounds, on what really goes into resurrecting a failing company.

China’s Industrial Slump Eases, No Hard Landing

ArticleFebruary 13, 2015

Is there a quick fix for the Chinese economy? China’s industrial sector is still struggling against strong headwinds, but sentiment among firms is improving as the severity of overcapacity eases, a recent survey on more than 2,000 industrial firms shows. According to the survey, done by the Center on Finance and Economic Growth at Cheung […]

China Roundup: Lei Jun on the Xiaomi Note, innovation and smart homes

ArticleJanuary 15, 2015

This week, Lei Jun triggered memories of Steve Jobs at the launch of the new Xiaomi Note where he also discussed the company’s future; taxi-hailing app Kuaidi Dache got a fresh cash infusion; and the eternal question made a comeback: does China need more stimulus?