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The Chinese Economy Needs to Break Out of the Overcapacity Trap

ArticleJuly 13, 2015

China’s economic growth model has created a serious overcapacity problem that will continue to derail future growth unless tackled now.

Leading Organizational Change in the Age of Unreason

NewsJune 18, 2015

With technology disrupting a range of traditional industries and the marketplace now more globally competitive than ever, it is essential for companies to utilize every available advantage. At a recent talk given across two CKGSB campuses, Professor Yan Aimin outlined some strategies for how companies can transform their business.

The Subscription Economy: Why Subscriptions are More Popular than Ever

ArticleJune 17, 2015

Subscription businesses date back to at least the 17th century. And today, quite suddenly, the subscription economy is back in fashion. Here's why.

With Blossoming Financial Sector, “China Most Exciting Place to Be”

NewsMay 21, 2015

Reports claiming the end of growth in China are greatly exaggerated, according to two CKGSB professors. The potential of an advanced domestic financial sector mean that China's best days still lie ahead.

Asian Investors a New ‘Great Wall of Capital’ for US Commercial Real Estate

NewsMay 6, 2015

US commercial properties are attracting Asian investors in record-breaking fashion, with luxury hotels and other “trophy” buildings in the coastal, “gateway” cities of New York, L.A., San Francisco and Washington, D.C., among the most sought-after purchases, according to Susan Stupin and Ted Gamble, Principals and Co-Founders of The Prescott Group, a NY-based real estate investment and asset management firm.

Brave Old World: Leading the Mature Company

ArticleApril 29, 2015

Whether it’s the progress of technology, the rapid growth of the emerging markets, or the nature of capitalism to destroy and renew industries, the challenges of maturity have tended to be overlooked in recent years. Now, however, with many economies slowing down and the world’s population getting progressively grayer, this may need to change. In this series, we look at what it takes for businesses to navigate their middle years. In part 1, we explore what it takes to lead a mature company.

Prospects Looking Brighter for CKGSB Alumni Companies

NewsMarch 30, 2015

With the CKGSB Business Conditions Index (BCI) posting its highest reading for nearly a year, things are looking up for competitive companies in China, despite the potential impact that continuing macroeconomic risks might have on operations.

China Roundup: RIP. Yahoo China

ArticleMarch 19, 2015

This week saw the end of Yahoo China, the Shanghai Composite Index peaked, and Uber found an unlikely partner in the Warren Buffet-backed BYD.

What Does the Economy Have in Store for China?

NewsMarch 13, 2015

CKGSB Professor of Finance Gan Jie’s latest survey results on China’s industrial economy continue to make a splash in media from around the world, largely thanks to the unparalleled detail of her research and methodology, which together garner fact-based conclusions that are especially welcome given the notorious unreliability of official data.

How MNCs Can Still Sail in China’s Headwinds

NewsMarch 3, 2015

Some in the West would have you believe that MNCs are being driven out of China. But just how bad is the current situation and what can international firms do to strengthen their position in today’s challenging environment?

China Roundup: Alibaba Invests in Smartphone Brand Meizu

ArticleFebruary 12, 2015

This week, Qualcomm got a rap on its knuckles and a $975 million fine; Alibaba invested in smartphone brand Meizu; and the Chinese imports figure plunged. Bad Data The most recent indicators of the Chinese economy don’t look good. Imports fell sharply by 20% in January from a year earlier, the biggest drop since May […]

China Plus One: Does it Add Up?

ArticleFebruary 2, 2015

As China changes, companies are being forced to adopt China Plus One strategies and look at other countries for manufacturing.

China Roundup: Baidu invests in Uber and the BYD stock price tumbles

ArticleDecember 18, 2014

This week, the BYD stock price fell sharply, as did Geely's; Baidu invested in ride-sharing company Uber; and China’s factory activity slowed further.

Tesla China: Charging Up!

ArticleDecember 11, 2014

Having finally brought its innovative technology here, Tesla China now faces the challenge of making it work in the worldʼs largest auto market.

China Roundup: Taxi App Didi Dache Gets a $700 million Warchest

ArticleDecember 11, 2014

This week, taxi app Didi Dache secured funding of more than $700 million, easily the biggest private investment in China’s mobile internet sector; LeTV announced an audacious plan to get into Tesla’s territory; and China’s import and export numbers slowed.

Trends in China’s Real Estate Sector

NewsDecember 4, 2014

With China’s real estate industry continuing to be one of the hottest topics for discussion, CKGSB and KPMG held a joint breakfast seminar for senior executives of Japanese companies in Beijing. Shedding light on the issue were CKGSB Professor of Economics Li Wei and Tomoyuki Fukumoto, GM, Bank of Japan.

Easing monetary policy won’t save China’s industrial economy

ArticleNovember 20, 2014

A new CKGSB survey shows that with excessive capacity and rising costs, easing monetary policy won't save China's industrial economy.

Soccer in China: A World Apart

ArticleNovember 10, 2014

People are taking to soccer in China, but is it just a passing fad or a phenomena that's here to stay?

Direct Won-Yuan Trading “Essential” for China-Korea Trade

NewsNovember 8, 2014

Prof. Liu Jing, CKGSB Associate Dean and Professor of Finance, emphasized the importance of the internationalization of the yuan, saying that it is essential for China to prosper as a global economic power, but cautioning that the full internationalization of the yuan is still a long way from happening due to political concerns.

China Roundup: China’s Manufacturing Activity Gathers Steam and the Alibaba Results

ArticleNovember 7, 2014

This week, the HSBC PMI showed an uptick in China’s manufacturing activity; news of the possibility of an RMB clearing house in Toronto made waves; and Alibaba posted strong second quarter results.

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