In Episode #13, we discuss what it’s like working for the Chinese government as an American with former Senior Government Consultant, James Moore. We cover:

• China’s general business environment pre-Covid and post-Covid.
• The division of labor between Chinese provincial governments and local governments with regard to business and fostering entrepreneurship.
• What it is like to work inside the Chinese government as a foreigner.
• Major draws to foreign businesses to continue to engage with China.
• Major limitations toward foreign businesses doing business with China.

• Reading, listening, and watching recommendations from:

  • James – The Economist’s dual language app 商论 (Shanglun) and the US-China Business Council’s newsletter.
  • Jonathan – The Ugly Chinaman by Bo Yang
  • Fred – The China Fantasy by James Mann