China – Knowledge@Wharton: Recent Episodes
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In this Nano Tool for Leaders, Wharton's Michael Useem offers guidance on how to evaluate a board’s performance regarding pressing strategic and leadership issues.
In the wake of China’s ban on the use of cryptocurrencies, Wharton’s Kevin Werbach shares insights on the regulatory and other forces that will shape their future.
Wharton’s Gad Allon explains why companies should consider nearshoring to blunt the effects of supply chain issues in China.
In an updated and expanded edition of her book ‘The Shopping Revolution,’ Wharton’s Barbara Kahn examines the retailers that have been most successful during the pandemic and in the face of other enormous changes in the industry.
In their book 'Winning in China,' Wharton’s Lele Sang and Karl Ulrich explore the successes and failures of several well-known companies in their attempts to enter China’s market of 1.4 billion consumers.
The China-U.S. “Phase One” trade deal now feels like ancient history. How will the relationship between the two countries change in the wake of the pandemic? Wharton dean Geoffrey Garrett offers predictions for 2020, 2021, 2022 and beyond.
As the human toll mounts in the COVID-19 outbreak, so does the economic damage. Experts from Wharton and Penn discuss what we know – and don’t know – about the virus and its potential impact.
The rapid spread of the coronavirus has become a global health emergency. According to this opinion piece by Wharton's Mauro Guillen, more trade may actually help China cope with this challenge.
The U.S.- China trade agreement signed on January 15 is a truce but it’s a step in the right direction, says Wharton’s Mauro Guillen.
The potential gains for the start-ups driving fintech are obvious. But the possibilities for extending financial services to the under-served are already being realized and can be extended further, notes this opinion piece.
Journalist and author Rebecca Fannin dives into what is behind China’s surging dominance in technology, from social media to 5G.
Striking GM workers are seeking to win back concessions the UAW made to the automaker during the Great Recession. But it will be tough for the two sides to come together, experts said.
U.S. enforcement authorities are increasingly targeting corrupt practices among Chinese companies in Africa. Four trends are worth watching, notes this opinion piece.
While the trade war between the U.S. and China continues to take its toll, global supply chains provide a “force for reason” in ending the standoff, writes Wharton dean Geoffrey Garrett in this opinion piece.
Stories of success in China’s real estate market invariably come from the country’s largest firms. But not always. The stunning rise of China’s Zhongliang Group Limited is one such exception. Its triumph is a reminder that strategy, not scale, anchors a firm’s competitiveness. Zhongliang, founded in China’s entrepreneurial heartland of Wenzhou, experienced rapid national expansion
An escalating trade war with China will lead to dire results for the U.S., according to long-term analysis by the Penn Wharton Budget Model. Consumers and businesses alike will feel the impact, experts say.
Don't expect the latest round of trade battles between the U.S. and China to lead to a full-on currency war, writes Wharton Dean Geoffrey Garrett in this opinion piece.
China’s second-quarter economic growth hit a 27-year low. But it’s not because of the trade war, say experts from Wharton and Stanford.
Wharton finance professor Jeremy Siegel interviews Raghuram Rajan of the University of Chicago about his new book on the dangerous weakness of communities -- the foundation for markets and democracy -- as well as India, China and a host of other topics.
Hundreds of businesses are calling on President Trump to cancel his threat to increase tariffs on Chinese goods. Regardless of the outcome, an ongoing trade war will result in permanent adjustments of supply chains and prices, experts say.
China’s real estate sector has seen exponential growth in the past few decades, serving as a pillar of strength for the world’s second-largest economy. However, as population growth slows and the urbanization trend matures, the sector is shifting from an era of high growth rates in sales and gross floor area covered to the ‘inventory
The Chinese conglomerate Dalian Wanda Group is one of the world’s largest commercial property companies, with operations in real estate management, financial services, and the tourism and cultural businesses. The company is well known throughout China by way of its iconic Wanda Plazas — mixed-use centers that combine shopping, dining, and entertainment areas with residential
Dramatic changes in climate, consumer tastes, supply chains and technologies are upending the old order in global agriculture.
Over the last 15 years, China Evergrande Group has embarked on an astonishing growth path that saw its four-person team become one of the largest and most well-known real estate developers in China. The company’s explosive growth was built on a ‘high debt, high leverage, high turnover, and low cost’ model. But those giddy days
The sudden escalation of the trade conflict between the U.S. and China could lead to disruptive, permanent shifts in trade and global supply chains.
China is the world’s biggest market for electric vehicles -- and conditions are ripe for a shakeout, experts say.
Former U.S. trade representative Charlene Barshefsky says the U.S. will win some concessions from China in the current trade war. But the President’s strong-arm negotiating style could prove costly in the long run.
As it enters its latest phase, China’s Belt and Road initiative is facing pushback by partner countries that fear it could lead to unsustainable debt.
By all accounts, China is leading the world in the use and development of blockchain technology. What will it take for the U.S. to compete?
It’s not just the latest IMF forecast causing concern. Many straws in the wind point to tougher times ahead, experts say.
In a recent interview at Wharton, former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan discussed recession fears, China’s growth and what the U.S. can learn from Sweden.
As China’s residential real estate prices continue to rise, home ownership has become increasingly out of reach for many people. Yet rental housing is not a reliable option for most because of lack of development and other challenges. Meanwhile, many homes sit empty with owners reluctant to rent them out; the vacancy rate is at
If China flagrantly violates IP rights, the U.S. is guilty of bypassing WTO channels. The two must agree on a framework and enforce laws, say experts.
Automakers booked surprisingly robust new vehicle sales in 2018. But bumps in the road await them this year, experts say.
CEO Tim Cook has blamed China’s slowing economy for an expected sales shortfall, but that is just part of the story, writes Wharton’s Kartik Hosanagar in this opinion piece.
The ongoing trade war with the U.S., slowing consumer demand and other factors are tempering expectations about the country’s economic growth this year.
Congress recently grilled Google CEO Sundar Pichai on privacy issues, political bias and possible plans to introduce a censored search engine in China. Experts from Wharton and elsewhere weigh in on his testimony.
A new book by Wall Street Journal reporters Bradley Hope and Tom Wright details the lavish life of Malaysian financier Jho Low, mastermind of the 1MDB sovereign wealth fund scandal.
The arrest of Meng Wanzhou, CFO of Huawei, is only the beginning of what is clearly becoming the U.S. government’s war on the Chinese tech firm, writes Wharton dean Geoffrey Garrett in this opinion piece.
Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana is trying to clean up a public relations mess in China that highlights the importance of cultural sensitivity in a global marketplace.
Dartmouth professor Richard D'Aveni explains how 3D printing could change the balance of economic power.
High worker turnover rates in manufacturing can cost companies hundreds of millions of dollars. A new paper co-authored by Wharton’s Ken Moon looks at how firms can keep employees on the job longer.
Stan Lee's editorial approach to the superhero genre created a universe of enduring characters and helped make Marvel Comics a publishing powerhouse.
Two new reports suggest that human beings must change their diets in order to save the planet. But getting people to change lifelong dietary habits is a difficult task that often goes against personal tastes and cultural traditions.
China's national focus on AI, the resources it is bringing to bear on the effort and the presence of ambitious entrepreneurs could let it overtake the U.S. in the field, according to a new book.
Excessive debt, increasing state control of the economy and fears over an end to reforms are undermining confidence in the Chinese economy, experts say.
China’s economy is so large – and growing so fast – that it’s easy to underestimate the full extent of the nation's global influence, notes the author of this opinion piece.
As Jack Ma prepares to leave Alibaba, his career provides several key takeaways for fellow leaders and aspiring entrepreneurs in China.
Current trade wars being waged by the U.S., China and others have overlooked the ways in which companies already consider national interests in their sourcing decisions.