Comments for China Business Blog and Podcast http://www.technomicasia.com/blog Is China a threat or an opportunity for your company? Are there real growth opportunities for you in the world's fastest growing market? Expertise and insight from Technomic Asia China, a market strategy consulting firm with more than 20 years in China. Fri, 05 Dec 2008 10:22:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 Comment on Talking monkey by Dan http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/2008/12/04/talking-monkey/#comment-4745 Dan Fri, 05 Dec 2008 09:03:04 +0000 http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/?p=109#comment-4745 ooooooh. Philosophy. You know how some people still have nightmares about the math exam they didn't study for? Mine are about the philosophy paper I for some reason thought I could write in one night. And let me tell you, those dreams that are based on fact can be a real killer. No wonder you and Steve get along. ooooooh. Philosophy. You know how some people still have nightmares about the math exam they didn’t study for? Mine are about the philosophy paper I for some reason thought I could write in one night. And let me tell you, those dreams that are based on fact can be a real killer. No wonder you and Steve get along.

]]> Comment on China, GM and Chrysler: Hate to say I told you so… by David Weisman http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/2008/11/19/china-gm-and-chrysler-hate-to-say-i-told-you-so/#comment-4700 David Weisman Wed, 03 Dec 2008 01:47:08 +0000 http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/?p=106#comment-4700 How much of GM's tech could they send back home? Could they start pumping out fully modern cars - at a much lower cost than Japan? How much of GM’s tech could they send back home? Could they start pumping out fully modern cars - at a much lower cost than Japan?

]]> Comment on China Law Blog: Interview with Steve Dickinson by company law ireland http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/2007/08/27/china-law-blog-interview-with-steve-dickinson/#comment-4506 company law ireland Mon, 24 Nov 2008 10:29:12 +0000 http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/2007/08/27/china-law-blog-interview-with-steve-dickinson/#comment-4506 information given about steve is handy information given about steve is handy

]]> Comment on China, GM and Chrysler: Hate to say I told you so… by Kent http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/2008/11/19/china-gm-and-chrysler-hate-to-say-i-told-you-so/#comment-4338 Kent Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:18:24 +0000 http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/?p=106#comment-4338 Good point, Brian. However, I think we might need to suspend judgment on HOW the Chinese companies would go to market should they do this -- I don't think we can necessarily assume that there will be this "race to the basement". Sure, the Chinese manufacturers have been doing the small (and low cost and quality) cars here in China quite well (I still get nervous driving next to a QQ...I am afraid I am going to squash it!). But these Chinese automakers are getting more sophisticated in looking at market trends and responding accordingly. Look at BYD, a virtual unknown a few years ago, they are selling some cars here in China and are, supposedly, trying to lead the electric car push here. What's that phrase, "May you live in interesting times"?? Good point, Brian. However, I think we might need to suspend judgment on HOW the Chinese companies would go to market should they do this — I don’t think we can necessarily assume that there will be this “race to the basement”. Sure, the Chinese manufacturers have been doing the small (and low cost and quality) cars here in China quite well (I still get nervous driving next to a QQ…I am afraid I am going to squash it!). But these Chinese automakers are getting more sophisticated in looking at market trends and responding accordingly. Look at BYD, a virtual unknown a few years ago, they are selling some cars here in China and are, supposedly, trying to lead the electric car push here.

What’s that phrase, “May you live in interesting times”??

]]> Comment on China, GM and Chrysler: Hate to say I told you so… by Brian O'Leary - San Jose, CA http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/2008/11/19/china-gm-and-chrysler-hate-to-say-i-told-you-so/#comment-4331 Brian O'Leary - San Jose, CA Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:18:29 +0000 http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/?p=106#comment-4331 I frequent the factory floors of the big 3's suppliers and competitors in the US. Even the suppliers to the big 3 seem to be on a different planet than the suppliers for example to the Japanese, never mind what goes on down on the factory floors of automakers. If the electronics industry is any guide which I work in. Chinese take over is not necessarily a bad thing. There will be a lot of losers as there is a race to the bottom, only the leanest will survive, but its this the point? I could envision a break up of a GM, where the low margin business goes to the Chinese, kind of what Lenova did with IBM and the Thinkpad, with the Volts of the world becoming its own entity with some US backing. Chinese perhaps involved in some kind of collaboration, but not ownership. The stuff in between that does not compete at the cutting edge or at the bottom disappearing. Sorry there goes your Dad's Lincoln. I frequent the factory floors of the big 3’s suppliers and competitors in the US. Even the suppliers to the big 3 seem to be on a different planet than the suppliers for example to the Japanese, never mind what goes on down on the factory floors of automakers. If the electronics industry is any guide which I work in. Chinese take over is not necessarily a bad thing. There will be a lot of losers as there is a race to the bottom, only the leanest will survive, but its this the point? I could envision a break up of a GM, where the low margin business goes to the Chinese, kind of what Lenova did with IBM and the Thinkpad, with the Volts of the world becoming its own entity with some US backing. Chinese perhaps involved in some kind of collaboration, but not ownership. The stuff in between that does not compete at the cutting edge or at the bottom disappearing. Sorry there goes your Dad’s Lincoln.

]]> Comment on Why China matters by ::: China Business Blog and Podcast | Technomic Asia ::: http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/2008/10/21/why-china-matters/#comment-4297 ::: China Business Blog and Podcast | Technomic Asia ::: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 01:13:26 +0000 http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/?p=95#comment-4297 [...] opportunities outside of China. And this is where the “I told you so” comes in. In a podcast a couple of weeks ago, I talked about “why China matters” in this time of global [...] [...] opportunities outside of China. And this is where the “I told you so” comes in. In a podcast a couple of weeks ago, I talked about “why China matters” in this time of global [...]

]]> Comment on Signs: Observing the pre-consolidation stage in China by John Branch http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/2008/10/29/signs-observing-the-pre-consolidation-stage-in-china/#comment-3666 John Branch Fri, 31 Oct 2008 03:24:01 +0000 http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/?p=96#comment-3666 you could not be more right. For the past 18 years it seems that I have been chasing these same conditions across the globe. You really have defined them well. I am a US citizen living in Qingdao China and these signs are why I quite my high paying job to start a business as a quality and operations management Manufactuirng improvement specialist. Hey if you have any guanxi in this area and are interested in improving quality tell them to get a hold of me, could use more work. you could not be more right. For the past 18 years it seems that I have been chasing these same conditions across the globe. You really have defined them well. I am a US citizen living in Qingdao China and these signs are why I quite my high paying job to start a business as a quality and operations management Manufactuirng improvement specialist. Hey if you have any guanxi in this area and are interested in improving quality tell them to get a hold of me, could use more work.

]]> Comment on Signs: Observing the pre-consolidation stage in China by Jared E http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/2008/10/29/signs-observing-the-pre-consolidation-stage-in-china/#comment-3665 Jared E Fri, 31 Oct 2008 02:55:57 +0000 http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/?p=96#comment-3665 From my own experience in China and talking with others, most SMEs in China are not interested in being acquired. In the West SMEs would usually welcome it, but in China they would rather pass on a so-so family business to the next generation than receive capital. With the few quality investment options China offers, I don't blame them. It will take years of educating the owners of SMEs about the benefits of acquisition and the risks they take if they don't sell before acquisitions move beyond the Coke-Huiyan level. From my own experience in China and talking with others, most SMEs in China are not interested in being acquired. In the West SMEs would usually welcome it, but in China they would rather pass on a so-so family business to the next generation than receive capital. With the few quality investment options China offers, I don’t blame them. It will take years of educating the owners of SMEs about the benefits of acquisition and the risks they take if they don’t sell before acquisitions move beyond the Coke-Huiyan level.

]]> Comment on WD-40’s China strategy, part 2 by Administrator http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/2007/02/01/interview-with-geoff-holdsworth-managing-direct/#comment-3601 Administrator Wed, 29 Oct 2008 02:15:23 +0000 http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/?p=23#comment-3601 Thanks for pointing that out! It's fixed now. Sorry for the trouble. Thanks for pointing that out! It’s fixed now. Sorry for the trouble.

]]> Comment on WD-40’s China strategy, part 2 by magnus http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/2007/02/01/interview-with-geoff-holdsworth-managing-direct/#comment-3600 magnus Wed, 29 Oct 2008 01:32:11 +0000 http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/?p=23#comment-3600 I downloaded the first part...but can't download this second part... it came up as a HTM file... not a mp3... Really want to hear it!! I downloaded the first part…but can’t download this second part… it came up as a HTM file… not a mp3…

Really want to hear it!!

]]> Comment on Why China matters by Kent http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/2008/10/21/why-china-matters/#comment-3371 Kent Wed, 22 Oct 2008 02:57:36 +0000 http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/?p=95#comment-3371 It was not nearly so calm. Usually, the conversations began with "Kent, you ignorant twit..." and went downhill from there! Actually, there is a Chinese phrase that I just learned that is somewhat equivalent : 万人皆醉我独醒 (wan4 ren2 jie1 zui4 wo3 du2 xing3). It says "When the many are drunk, I alone remain sober." Leave it to the ancient Chinese philosophers to work liquor into their wise sayings... It was not nearly so calm. Usually, the conversations began with “Kent, you ignorant twit…” and went downhill from there!

Actually, there is a Chinese phrase that I just learned that is somewhat equivalent : 万人皆醉我独醒 (wan4 ren2 jie1 zui4 wo3 du2 xing3). It says “When the many are drunk, I alone remain sober.” Leave it to the ancient Chinese philosophers to work liquor into their wise sayings…

]]> Comment on Why China matters by Magnus http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/2008/10/21/why-china-matters/#comment-3360 Magnus Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:12:16 +0000 http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/?p=95#comment-3360 Kent. always love your podcasts. Loved your articles in THAT'S SHANGHAI... too bad they aren't there...but the podcasts are better and longer. I can just see your CHINA MENTOR sitting you down on a warm afternoon on a crowded street corner cafe, sipping a latte... the pipa in the background... "now my young apprentice... I will give you another pearl of wisdom." "Yes, master" you replied, eagerly as you take another sip of your frothy latte. "Remember, my young apprentice. Keep your head when others are losing theirs." With a quizzical look, you reply. "Yes, master Mentor. I understand." Now the question is... how do you say that in Chinese?!?! Kent. always love your podcasts. Loved your articles in THAT’S SHANGHAI… too bad they aren’t there…but the podcasts are better and longer.
I can just see your CHINA MENTOR sitting you down on a warm afternoon on a crowded street corner cafe, sipping a latte… the pipa in the background… “now my young apprentice… I will give you another pearl of wisdom.” “Yes, master” you replied, eagerly as you take another sip of your frothy latte. “Remember, my young apprentice. Keep your head when others are losing theirs.” With a quizzical look, you reply. “Yes, master Mentor. I understand.”

Now the question is… how do you say that in Chinese?!?!

]]> Comment on China too expensive? It’s time to recalibrate “normal” by ::: China Business Blog and Podcast | Technomic Asia ::: http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/2008/08/08/china-too-expensive-its-time-to-recalibrate-normal/#comment-3344 ::: China Business Blog and Podcast | Technomic Asia ::: Tue, 21 Oct 2008 17:08:19 +0000 http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/?p=79#comment-3344 [...] decrying the fact that China is no longer the lowest cost source in the world. We have covered this in other podcasts so I won’t go into detail here, but suffice it to say that while, yes, prices for labor, raw [...] [...] decrying the fact that China is no longer the lowest cost source in the world. We have covered this in other podcasts so I won’t go into detail here, but suffice it to say that while, yes, prices for labor, raw [...]

]]> Comment on Landmark research uncovers opportunities in China’s light vehicle auto aftermarket by ::: China Business Blog and Podcast | Technomic Asia ::: http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/2008/09/09/landmark-research-uncovers-opportunities-in-chinas-light-vehicle-auto-aftermarket/#comment-3048 ::: China Business Blog and Podcast | Technomic Asia ::: Tue, 07 Oct 2008 21:25:23 +0000 http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/?p=88#comment-3048 [...] Landmark research uncovers opportunities in China’s light vehicle auto aftermarket [...] [...] Landmark research uncovers opportunities in China’s light vehicle auto aftermarket [...]

]]> Comment on Buying nothingness by Kai http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/2008/09/22/buying-nothingness/#comment-2755 Kai Tue, 23 Sep 2008 05:57:34 +0000 http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/?p=91#comment-2755 LoL, great post but... "I needed to buy a hole." Um... Sorry, had to. Cheers. LoL, great post but…

“I needed to buy a hole.”

Um…

Sorry, had to.

Cheers.

]]> Comment on Landmark research uncovers opportunities in China’s light vehicle auto aftermarket by The China Perspective http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/2008/09/09/landmark-research-uncovers-opportunities-in-chinas-light-vehicle-auto-aftermarket/#comment-2548 The China Perspective Wed, 10 Sep 2008 08:08:32 +0000 http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/?p=88#comment-2548 Excelent research, below is a link to an interview with the CEO of ASIMCO, Jack Perkowski, who reinforces many of the same ideas. http://thechinaperspective.com/articles/risingcostsunchangedopportunity4642/index.html Excelent research, below is a link to an interview with the CEO of ASIMCO, Jack Perkowski, who reinforces many of the same ideas.
http://thechinaperspective.com/articles/risingcostsunchangedopportunity4642/index.html

]]> Comment on Sarcasm and Chinese media: A letter to Chinese citizens by Andrew http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/2008/08/19/sarcasm-and-chinese-media-a-letter-to-chinese-citizens/#comment-2410 Andrew Sun, 24 Aug 2008 15:24:11 +0000 http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/?p=83#comment-2410 Kent, you will be back soon, the Olympics are over! Keep the stuff pouring out and put it in a drawer for later. Kent, you will be back soon, the Olympics are over! Keep the stuff pouring out and put it in a drawer for later.

]]> Comment on Sarcasm and Chinese media: A letter to Chinese citizens by David Anderson http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/2008/08/19/sarcasm-and-chinese-media-a-letter-to-chinese-citizens/#comment-2409 David Anderson Sun, 24 Aug 2008 04:25:54 +0000 http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/?p=83#comment-2409 Kent, It appears as though both you and John went to the same school! I am sad to see the column end as a frequent visitor to Shanghai many of your observations hit home. I will add this to my favorites and hope the legend of "Too Famous" continues. Kent,

It appears as though both you and John went to the same school!

I am sad to see the column end as a frequent visitor to Shanghai many of your observations hit home. I will add this to my favorites and hope the legend of “Too Famous” continues.

]]> Comment on Sarcasm and Chinese media: A letter to Chinese citizens by John http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/2008/08/19/sarcasm-and-chinese-media-a-letter-to-chinese-citizens/#comment-2363 John Wed, 20 Aug 2008 03:51:36 +0000 http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/?p=83#comment-2363 Maybe just maybe, there is an excuse for your sardonic wit and keen observations of life in China and a larger reason for your recent ban from your rapid ascent of becoming “too famous”. Did it ever occur that it may not be wholly you, or even the fact that you are an American in Shanghai or China? But this could be a grander scheme to silence the most vocal local voice from the great State of "Breezers" and “Ice fishing”? As a fellow long-term expatriate and coffee klutch’er from the frozen northern region of Middle America (not to be confused with the Middle Kingdom) here are some insights into perhaps what is a grander conspiracy theory to ban "Minnesota Nice" from China. While I have no doubt that your personal style is most certainly a product of your three decades abroad it is also likely strongly influenced with the great blend of Germanic-Scandinavian stoicism, dry humor, and even more cutting sarcasm that you were reared on. Could this be what really offends the sensibilities of our gracious hosts? Perhaps just perhaps, this is the first move in an effort to cull Minnesota influence from the Middle Kingdom? Maybe, just maybe the Beijing powers that be have nothing else to deal with these days, now that they have staged the best Olympics ever and are clearly in the process of embarrassing all other sporting nations with their ability to dominate in almost every sport. Certainly they wouldn't want to pay any attention to the creeping influence the global economic malaise is going to have on China's economy, so they are now looking for a scapegoat to blame for the future social collapse of Chinese society as they know it. Any good conspiracy theory needs a far fetched idea and a leading man. As we have established that the leading man is our main man Kent and the evil empire is an influence of sarcasm veiled under “Minnesota Nice” we can dig into some of the possible drivers of this theory. Historically if the Beijing powers look back to the 1970's there may be in innate worry that the early moves of former Governor Perpich to open up channels of engagement with China brought a first mover advantage for Minnesotans. Of course there must have been a longer term ulterior motive greater than that of producing pine chopsticks in northern Minnesota for export to China. So is it by chance that today there seem to be a disproportionate number of fellow "Gophers" here in Shanghai and spread across this great nation from the familiar climes of Heilongjiang to the far reaches of Xinxiang and Tibet. Why are there so many of us transplanted Minnesoootans? Is it our innate ability to stretch the "O's" on the English language and staunch failure to even remotely admit our accents? No probably not, but if you are the journalistic powers that control this great country's media do you want your citizenry adapting Minnesota colloquialisms and accents, I should think not. Possibly even more threatening is our State's "You Betcha" attitude when is comes to Lutheran missionary work (no need to go any further on this one as this website is surely being monitored by Big Brother in Beijing), or is it a grander conspiracy theory that there is something in the water of our 10,000 plus lakes (actually 17,000) that attracts those 6,000 plus Chinese students to the University of Minnesota? Maybe it is that we elected a former professional wrestler to Governor and this is a little too far left for the glacial movements towards democracy that China has clearly mapped out for the future. Could it be that our true competitive political colors were revealed when our subsequent Governor had to out do his wrestling predecessor by hosting and even larger Governor's mission to China, and this has scared our hosts about what the next Governor may try to do? Maybe it is the fact that Chinese tourists with their new found financial and USA visa freedoms are coming back from Minnesota disappointed when they couldn’t find “Lake Wobegon” and the “Mall of America” disappointingly only compares with shopping malls in Chinese tier 2 and 3 cities. These are only a few examples that could lead us to a grander conspiracy theory against Minnesota influence in China, but as Kent is our faithful vocal point for Minnesota humor I will leave any additions to this list to be included in his future musings. Whatever the reason for your recent ban, we are saddened that we won't get a chance to see your self-deprecating sense of humor and witty insights into the comical and less than comical nature of living and working in this great land that we have adopted. Both figuratively and literally you are a tall tree, so being chopped down, is truly another worthy chapter in the trials and tribulations of being Kent in China. I hope that during your censorship process they did send you one of those overly large cardboard type proclamations with lots of official red stamps alerting you to your demise (if not let me know and we can have one made for you). This will serve as a great memento and wall piece in your Minnesota den. If this is part of a grander scheme to limit the influence that is Kent and part of a conspiracy theory to decrease Minnesota influence in China, then some day after you are thrown out of the country and the rest of us with a similar sense of home grown northern humor must follow, we can meet at your house after church on Sunday for a “Pot Luck”. Then over a pop and hot dishes relish in hearing you rehash your stories of how even “Minnesota Nice” was too much for China to handle. Sorry I couldn’t keep this under 800 words and I know that am in dire need of an editor, but then again I am from Minnesota. Maybe just maybe, there is an excuse for your sardonic wit and keen observations of life in China and a larger reason for your recent ban from your rapid ascent of becoming “too famous”. Did it ever occur that it may not be wholly you, or even the fact that you are an American in Shanghai or China? But this could be a grander scheme to silence the most vocal local voice from the great State of “Breezers” and “Ice fishing”? As a fellow long-term expatriate and coffee klutch’er from the frozen northern region of Middle America (not to be confused with the Middle Kingdom) here are some insights into perhaps what is a grander conspiracy theory to ban “Minnesota Nice” from China. While I have no doubt that your personal style is most certainly a product of your three decades abroad it is also likely strongly influenced with the great blend of Germanic-Scandinavian stoicism, dry humor, and even more cutting sarcasm that you were reared on. Could this be what really offends the sensibilities of our gracious hosts? Perhaps just perhaps, this is the first move in an effort to cull Minnesota influence from the Middle Kingdom?

Maybe, just maybe the Beijing powers that be have nothing else to deal with these days, now that they have staged the best Olympics ever and are clearly in the process of embarrassing all other sporting nations with their ability to dominate in almost every sport. Certainly they wouldn’t want to pay any attention to the creeping influence the global economic malaise is going to have on China’s economy, so they are now looking for a scapegoat to blame for the future social collapse of Chinese society as they know it.

Any good conspiracy theory needs a far fetched idea and a leading man. As we have established that the leading man is our main man Kent and the evil empire is an influence of sarcasm veiled under “Minnesota Nice” we can dig into some of the possible drivers of this theory. Historically if the Beijing powers look back to the 1970’s there may be in innate worry that the early moves of former Governor Perpich to open up channels of engagement with China brought a first mover advantage for Minnesotans. Of course there must have been a longer term ulterior motive greater than that of producing pine chopsticks in northern Minnesota for export to China.

So is it by chance that today there seem to be a disproportionate number of fellow “Gophers” here in Shanghai and spread across this great nation from the familiar climes of Heilongjiang to the far reaches of Xinxiang and Tibet. Why are there so many of us transplanted Minnesoootans? Is it our innate ability to stretch the “O’s” on the English language and staunch failure to even remotely admit our accents? No probably not, but if you are the journalistic powers that control this great country’s media do you want your citizenry adapting Minnesota colloquialisms and accents, I should think not. Possibly even more threatening is our State’s “You Betcha” attitude when is comes to Lutheran missionary work (no need to go any further on this one as this website is surely being monitored by Big Brother in Beijing), or is it a grander conspiracy theory that there is something in the water of our 10,000 plus lakes (actually 17,000) that attracts those 6,000 plus Chinese students to the University of Minnesota? Maybe it is that we elected a former professional wrestler to Governor and this is a little too far left for the glacial movements towards democracy that China has clearly mapped out for the future. Could it be that our true competitive political colors were revealed when our subsequent Governor had to out do his wrestling predecessor by hosting and even larger Governor’s mission to China, and this has scared our hosts about what the next Governor may try to do? Maybe it is the fact that Chinese tourists with their new found financial and USA visa freedoms are coming back from Minnesota disappointed when they couldn’t find “Lake Wobegon” and the “Mall of America” disappointingly only compares with shopping malls in Chinese tier 2 and 3 cities. These are only a few examples that could lead us to a grander conspiracy theory against Minnesota influence in China, but as Kent is our faithful vocal point for Minnesota humor I will leave any additions to this list to be included in his future musings.

Whatever the reason for your recent ban, we are saddened that we won’t get a chance to see your self-deprecating sense of humor and witty insights into the comical and less than comical nature of living and working in this great land that we have adopted. Both figuratively and literally you are a tall tree, so being chopped down, is truly another worthy chapter in the trials and tribulations of being Kent in China. I hope that during your censorship process they did send you one of those overly large cardboard type proclamations with lots of official red stamps alerting you to your demise (if not let me know and we can have one made for you). This will serve as a great memento and wall piece in your Minnesota den. If this is part of a grander scheme to limit the influence that is Kent and part of a conspiracy theory to decrease Minnesota influence in China, then some day after you are thrown out of the country and the rest of us with a similar sense of home grown northern humor must follow, we can meet at your house after church on Sunday for a “Pot Luck”. Then over a pop and hot dishes relish in hearing you rehash your stories of how even “Minnesota Nice” was too much for China to handle.

Sorry I couldn’t keep this under 800 words and I know that am in dire need of an editor, but then again I am from Minnesota.

]]> Comment on Step on the gas! by The American Identity and The Chinese Identity http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/2008/08/17/step-on-the-gas/#comment-2362 The American Identity and The Chinese Identity Wed, 20 Aug 2008 03:01:08 +0000 http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/?p=82#comment-2362 [...] Nothing hard and fast here, just questions to prompt discussion. What are your thoughts? Spread the word: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. [...] [...] Nothing hard and fast here, just questions to prompt discussion. What are your thoughts? Spread the word: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. [...]

]]> Comment on Letting China have its moment by Andy http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/2008/08/13/letting-china-have-its-moment/#comment-2361 Andy Wed, 20 Aug 2008 01:48:25 +0000 http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/?p=80#comment-2361 I wish I had written that. Into my second decade of living and working in China and your post expressed my thoughts and feelings superbly. Thanks. I wish I had written that. Into my second decade of living and working in China and your post expressed my thoughts and feelings superbly. Thanks.

]]> Comment on Sarcasm and Chinese media: A letter to Chinese citizens by japannewsjunkie.com http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/2008/08/19/sarcasm-and-chinese-media-a-letter-to-chinese-citizens/#comment-2360 japannewsjunkie.com Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:45:00 +0000 http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/?p=83#comment-2360 <strong>Sarcasm and the Chinese media...</strong> An amazing first-hand report about how being too sarcastic in China can end up costing you your job. Excerpt: As you know, all media in China is approved by the government. And if this is published, it is like the government approving these things. A... Sarcasm and the Chinese media…

An amazing first-hand report about how being too sarcastic in China can end up costing you your job.

Excerpt:

As you know, all media in China is approved by the government. And if this is published, it is like the government approving these things. A…

]]> Comment on Sarcasm and Chinese media: A letter to Chinese citizens by S.Scanlan http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/2008/08/19/sarcasm-and-chinese-media-a-letter-to-chinese-citizens/#comment-2359 S.Scanlan Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:41:49 +0000 http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/?p=83#comment-2359 Enjoyed the commentary and the would-be article. My boss has always tried to convey the sense of wonder he has regarding the people and the places he sees while traveling in China. I can hear his voice in your story. Thanks for the laugh. Enjoyed the commentary and the would-be article. My boss has always tried to convey the sense of wonder he has regarding the people and the places he sees while traveling in China. I can hear his voice in your story. Thanks for the laugh.

]]> Comment on Sarcasm and Chinese media: A letter to Chinese citizens by Kent http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/2008/08/19/sarcasm-and-chinese-media-a-letter-to-chinese-citizens/#comment-2358 Kent Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:57:39 +0000 http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/?p=83#comment-2358 KV: Thanks for pointing that out! I caught myself when I recorded it but forgot to edit it before putting out the text. Now you see why I mourn the loss of Ian the Editor! KV:

Thanks for pointing that out! I caught myself when I recorded it but forgot to edit it before putting out the text. Now you see why I mourn the loss of Ian the Editor!

]]> Comment on Sarcasm and Chinese media: A letter to Chinese citizens by Brian York http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/2008/08/19/sarcasm-and-chinese-media-a-letter-to-chinese-citizens/#comment-2357 Brian York Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:19:44 +0000 http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/?p=83#comment-2357 That's funny and sad all at the same time, Kent. Your column always seemed to me to find just as much humor in our Western eccentricities as it did of Chinese behavior. Too bad you're not as famous in Washington as Beijing - it could be quite profitable, here. :) That’s funny and sad all at the same time, Kent. Your column always seemed to me to find just as much humor in our Western eccentricities as it did of Chinese behavior. Too bad you’re not as famous in Washington as Beijing - it could be quite profitable, here. :)

]]> Comment on Sarcasm and Chinese media: A letter to Chinese citizens by KV http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/2008/08/19/sarcasm-and-chinese-media-a-letter-to-chinese-citizens/#comment-2356 KV Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:00:51 +0000 http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/?p=83#comment-2356 Little spelling mistake: you say in the written text that you were contacted in 1995. Your podcast says 2005, which I guess is more correct. Little spelling mistake: you say in the written text that you were contacted in 1995. Your podcast says 2005, which I guess is more correct.

]]> Comment on Sarcasm and Chinese media: A letter to Chinese citizens by Travellers’ Tales - The FEER Blog » Blog Archive » Sarcasm Not Welcome http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/2008/08/19/sarcasm-and-chinese-media-a-letter-to-chinese-citizens/#comment-2354 Travellers’ Tales - The FEER Blog » Blog Archive » Sarcasm Not Welcome Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:07:52 +0000 http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/?p=83#comment-2354 [...] Kedl is the latest to find out what happens when you write a column with attitude for a Chinese publication. No prizes for [...] [...] Kedl is the latest to find out what happens when you write a column with attitude for a Chinese publication. No prizes for [...]

]]> Comment on Sarcasm and Chinese media: A letter to Chinese citizens by Shanghai Scrap » Go Visit the China Business Blog and Podcast. http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/2008/08/19/sarcasm-and-chinese-media-a-letter-to-chinese-citizens/#comment-2353 Shanghai Scrap » Go Visit the China Business Blog and Podcast. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:45:28 +0000 http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/?p=83#comment-2353 [...] second coming of Tony Iommi and, oh, a very well-respected consultant). That That’s stint, as he details in a fascinating, highly recommended post, came to an abrupt end [...] [...] second coming of Tony Iommi and, oh, a very well-respected consultant). That That’s stint, as he details in a fascinating, highly recommended post, came to an abrupt end [...]

]]> Comment on Sarcasm and Chinese media: A letter to Chinese citizens by Adam http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/2008/08/19/sarcasm-and-chinese-media-a-letter-to-chinese-citizens/#comment-2352 Adam Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:25:32 +0000 http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/?p=83#comment-2352 Kent - Love your work, bro. I'll be adding a link to the blog, and I'll be doing a post that links to this one. Great stuff, and I'm looking forward to reading more Kedl, more of the time. By the way, rumor has it that - when you're back in the MN - you frequent a certain coffee shop that I live above on Mtka Blvd. When I'm back in the MN. True? Kent - Love your work, bro. I’ll be adding a link to the blog, and I’ll be doing a post that links to this one. Great stuff, and I’m looking forward to reading more Kedl, more of the time. By the way, rumor has it that - when you’re back in the MN - you frequent a certain coffee shop that I live above on Mtka Blvd. When I’m back in the MN. True?

]]> Comment on Sarcasm and Chinese media: A letter to Chinese citizens by Dan http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/2008/08/19/sarcasm-and-chinese-media-a-letter-to-chinese-citizens/#comment-2351 Dan Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:58:33 +0000 http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/?p=83#comment-2351 Good. Sarcasm needs to be rooted out whenever and wherever possible. BTW, I have always thought of we Americans as less sarcastic than, let's say, the Irish and the Brits. Good. Sarcasm needs to be rooted out whenever and wherever possible.

BTW, I have always thought of we Americans as less sarcastic than, let’s say, the Irish and the Brits.

]]> Comment on Step on the gas! by Albert Maruggi http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/2008/08/17/step-on-the-gas/#comment-2328 Albert Maruggi Sun, 17 Aug 2008 22:44:59 +0000 http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/?p=82#comment-2328 You simply can't replace the experience of being a part of a place than merely visiting it. The insight here is enlightening. To be sure, doing business in China must be the same, you just can't do it from half a world away through the lens of an American culture. You simply can’t replace the experience of being a part of a place than merely visiting it. The insight here is enlightening.

To be sure, doing business in China must be the same, you just can’t do it from half a world away through the lens of an American culture.

]]> Comment on Letting China have its moment by Nina Sun http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/2008/08/13/letting-china-have-its-moment/#comment-2307 Nina Sun Thu, 14 Aug 2008 18:39:12 +0000 http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/?p=80#comment-2307 What an amazing piece. Great point that China will eventually stop looking back at its heavy history all the time subconsciously or otherwise, and instead look into the higher goals with confidence. Kudos to your understanding of the Chinese people and unbiased insights. What an amazing piece. Great point that China will eventually stop looking back at its heavy history all the time subconsciously or otherwise, and instead look into the higher goals with confidence. Kudos to your understanding of the Chinese people and unbiased insights.

]]> Comment on China too expensive? It’s time to recalibrate “normal” by ::: China Business Blog and Podcast | Technomic Asia ::: http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/2008/08/08/china-too-expensive-its-time-to-recalibrate-normal/#comment-2305 ::: China Business Blog and Podcast | Technomic Asia ::: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:59:00 +0000 http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/?p=79#comment-2305 [...] piece reinforces part of what our own Kent Kedl had to say in his recent podcast about the “new normal” in China: China isn’t simply the cheapest place to find manufacturing labor, but (to paraphrase) it is [...] [...] piece reinforces part of what our own Kent Kedl had to say in his recent podcast about the “new normal” in China: China isn’t simply the cheapest place to find manufacturing labor, but (to paraphrase) it is [...]

]]> Comment on China too expensive? It’s time to recalibrate “normal” by Chris Devonshire-Ellis http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/2008/08/08/china-too-expensive-its-time-to-recalibrate-normal/#comment-2288 Chris Devonshire-Ellis Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:23:31 +0000 http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/?p=79#comment-2288 "China is no longer willing to be the manufacturing capital of the world – rather, they want to be the value added production capital of the world" - Well said Kent. Chris “China is no longer willing to be the manufacturing capital of the world – rather, they want to be the value added production capital of the world” - Well said Kent. Chris

]]> Comment on China too expensive? It’s time to recalibrate “normal” by China As Full Grown Dragon. This Is The New Normal. | Business88 http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/2008/08/08/china-too-expensive-its-time-to-recalibrate-normal/#comment-2284 China As Full Grown Dragon. This Is The New Normal. | Business88 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 13:00:54 +0000 http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/?p=79#comment-2284 [...] he discusses whether China has “become too expensive.” The post is entitled, “China Too Expensive, It’s Time to Recalibrate ‘Normal’,” and in it, Kedl gives the only smart answer to the question as to whether China has become [...] [...] he discusses whether China has “become too expensive.” The post is entitled, “China Too Expensive, It’s Time to Recalibrate ‘Normal’,” and in it, Kedl gives the only smart answer to the question as to whether China has become [...]

]]> Comment on China too expensive? It’s time to recalibrate “normal” by Noon http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/2008/08/08/china-too-expensive-its-time-to-recalibrate-normal/#comment-2283 Noon Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:41:21 +0000 http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/?p=79#comment-2283 Thanks! Really interesting. Big ups! Thanks! Really interesting. Big ups!

]]> Comment on Tompkins Associates acquires Technomic Asia by Frank O'brian http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/2008/02/05/tompkins-associates-acquires-technomic-asia/#comment-2225 Frank O'brian Mon, 04 Aug 2008 11:53:38 +0000 http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/2008/02/05/tompkins-associates-acquires-technomic-asia/#comment-2225 Dont see any synergy between Tompkins and your company...Sorry ! A case of Fedex buying AT Kearney... Cant last for long. Best of luck anyway. Frank Dont see any synergy between Tompkins and your company…Sorry ! A case of Fedex buying AT Kearney… Cant last for long. Best of luck anyway.
Frank

]]> Comment on Examples of “being good” in China by admin http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/2008/04/24/examples-of-being-good-in-china/#comment-1135 admin Tue, 20 May 2008 17:11:05 +0000 http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/?p=64#comment-1135 Thanks for the kind words! We appreciate it. Thanks for the kind words! We appreciate it.

]]> Comment on Examples of “being good” in China by Richard http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/2008/04/24/examples-of-being-good-in-china/#comment-1134 Richard Tue, 20 May 2008 16:33:36 +0000 http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/?p=64#comment-1134 I have been listening to your podcast for some time now. Excellent podcast. Thank you for your insights for making investments in China. I have been listening to your podcast for some time now. Excellent podcast. Thank you for your insights for making investments in China.

]]> Comment on Executive search and finding the right talent in China by Tian Zhang http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/2007/11/14/executive-search-and-finding-the-right-talent-in-china/#comment-896 Tian Zhang Fri, 02 May 2008 16:01:38 +0000 http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/2007/11/14/executive-search-and-finding-the-right-talent-in-china/#comment-896 What would your recommendations be, to an overseas Chinese, who have engineering degree and MBA from US schools, and who have many years of experience in technology and team leaderships, about the best strategies in searching for opportunities back to China? What would your recommendations be, to an overseas Chinese, who have engineering degree and MBA from US schools, and who have many years of experience in technology and team leaderships, about the best strategies in searching for opportunities back to China?

]]> Comment on Competitiveness in China by ::: China Business Blog and Podcast | Technomic Asia ::: http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/2008/03/17/61/#comment-770 ::: China Business Blog and Podcast | Technomic Asia ::: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 23:19:54 +0000 http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/2008/03/17/61/#comment-770 [...] my previous podcast, I talked about how you can’t succeed by simply being in China — you have to BE GOOD. [...] [...] my previous podcast, I talked about how you can’t succeed by simply being in China — you have to BE GOOD. [...]

]]> Comment on Tompkins Associates acquires Technomic Asia by globalsaler.com http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/2008/02/05/tompkins-associates-acquires-technomic-asia/#comment-666 globalsaler.com Sat, 12 Apr 2008 18:54:37 +0000 http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/2008/02/05/tompkins-associates-acquires-technomic-asia/#comment-666 The fight was upgrade in Asia. "Most B2B technology companies have a clear set of competitors they’re battling. But for some (usually early stage) tech companies, there are no other companies to fight: they’re inventing a market. The only competitor is the inertia of the target audience. At first glance, it sounds like a great position to be in. Never facing a head-to-head competitor. Being free from the never-ending features arms race. But in reality, these can be the toughest marketing challenges of them all" GlobalSaler.com CEO, Xin said that. The fight was upgrade in Asia.

“Most B2B technology companies have a clear set of competitors they’re battling. But for some (usually early stage) tech companies, there are no other companies to fight: they’re inventing a market. The only competitor is the inertia of the target audience. At first glance, it sounds like a great position to be in. Never facing a head-to-head competitor. Being free from the never-ending features arms race. But in reality, these can be the toughest marketing challenges of them all”

GlobalSaler.com CEO, Xin said that.

]]> Comment on Executive search and finding the right talent in China by Nick Jefferson http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/2007/11/14/executive-search-and-finding-the-right-talent-in-china/#comment-621 Nick Jefferson Fri, 04 Apr 2008 13:41:26 +0000 http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/2007/11/14/executive-search-and-finding-the-right-talent-in-china/#comment-621 Anyone any thoughts on people strategy services in Hong Kong? We are interested to investigate that market and perhaps do so with a partner... Anyone any thoughts on people strategy services in Hong Kong? We are interested to investigate that market and perhaps do so with a partner…

]]> Comment on Tompkins Associates acquires Technomic Asia by Werner http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/2008/02/05/tompkins-associates-acquires-technomic-asia/#comment-510 Werner Fri, 07 Mar 2008 05:56:21 +0000 http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/2008/02/05/tompkins-associates-acquires-technomic-asia/#comment-510 Well good stuff until so far that I have heared from TechnomicAsia ... and learnt a lot for my future business in Russia. However, I am always skeptical bout mergers and aquisitions. If the stragey fits, the enterprise culture fits than lets see. I hope it will not be like Viktor Chernomirdin (former premier minister of Russia and now ambassador to the Ukraine) said: "We wanted the best, the result was like always". Well good stuff until so far that I have heared from TechnomicAsia … and learnt a lot for my future business in Russia. However, I am always skeptical bout mergers and aquisitions. If the stragey fits, the enterprise culture fits than lets see. I hope it will not be like Viktor Chernomirdin (former premier minister of Russia and now ambassador to the Ukraine) said: “We wanted the best, the result was like always”.

]]> Comment on Tompkins Associates acquires Technomic Asia by peter http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/2008/02/05/tompkins-associates-acquires-technomic-asia/#comment-444 peter Mon, 18 Feb 2008 12:52:50 +0000 http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/2008/02/05/tompkins-associates-acquires-technomic-asia/#comment-444 Great site regarding supply chain management services. I really glad to you Tompkins about the globalisation of supply chain management. Thanks for providing such an interesting blog. China business is developing very fast with many organisations adopting Supply Chain Management Services. Great site regarding supply chain management services. I really glad to you Tompkins about the globalisation of supply chain management. Thanks for providing such an interesting blog. China business is developing very fast with many organisations adopting Supply Chain Management Services.

]]> Comment on Guanxi and government relationships in China by ::: China Business Blog and Podcast | Technomic Asia ::: http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/2007/11/30/guanxi-and-government-relationships-in-china/#comment-138 ::: China Business Blog and Podcast | Technomic Asia ::: Thu, 10 Jan 2008 17:33:07 +0000 http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/2007/11/30/guanxi-and-government-relationships-in-china/#comment-138 [...] recent podcast on guanxi is transcribed and featured as an “editor’s pick” on PodsInPrint.com. Download, [...] [...] recent podcast on guanxi is transcribed and featured as an “editor’s pick” on PodsInPrint.com. Download, [...]

]]> Comment on Guanxi for foreigners by ::: China Business Blog and Podcast | Technomic Asia ::: http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/2005/08/15/many-foreigners-on-their-first-visit-to-china-le/#comment-90 ::: China Business Blog and Podcast | Technomic Asia ::: Fri, 30 Nov 2007 17:36:06 +0000 http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/?p=5#comment-90 [...] For more on guanxi in China, see my earlier podcast “Guanxi for foreigners.” [...] [...] For more on guanxi in China, see my earlier podcast “Guanxi for foreigners.” [...]

]]> Comment on Impact of the China Party Congress by ::: China Business Blog and Podcast | Technomic Asia ::: http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/2007/10/22/impact-of-the-china-party-congress/#comment-56 ::: China Business Blog and Podcast | Technomic Asia ::: Mon, 22 Oct 2007 17:06:40 +0000 http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/2007/10/22/impact-of-the-china-party-congress/#comment-56 [...] For more on this issue, listen to Kent’s recent podcast on the China Party Congress. [...] [...] For more on this issue, listen to Kent’s recent podcast on the China Party Congress. [...]

]]> Comment on China Law Blog: Interview with Steve Dickinson by Imagethief : Great podcast with China Law Blog's Steve Dickinson http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/2007/08/27/china-law-blog-interview-with-steve-dickinson/#comment-11 Imagethief : Great podcast with China Law Blog's Steve Dickinson Mon, 03 Sep 2007 10:31:36 +0000 http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/2007/08/27/china-law-blog-interview-with-steve-dickinson/#comment-11 [...] Asia has a great podcast interview with Steve Dickinson of Harris & Moure, the company behind the indispensable China Law Blog. [...] [...] Asia has a great podcast interview with Steve Dickinson of Harris & Moure, the company behind the indispensable China Law Blog. [...]

]]> Comment on China business is like dodgeball by ChinaLawBlog http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/2006/11/29/how-can-companies-avoid-trouble-in-the-complicat/#comment-8 ChinaLawBlog Mon, 11 Dec 2006 23:21:00 +0000 http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/?p=21#comment-8 I just gave pretty much the same advice to my 9 year old daughter at the gym yesterday while working on her basketball game. Especially the part about needing to keep one's head up to see what's in front of you, while also being careful not to lose the ball to those coming at you. And basketball is more international than dodge ball. <br/><br/>Good to see you guys are back on. I actually found myself here because I'm seeking to track down Steve's e-mail address because I just touted him for a speaking engagment in CA. I just gave pretty much the same advice to my 9 year old daughter at the gym yesterday while working on her basketball game. Especially the part about needing to keep one’s head up to see what’s in front of you, while also being careful not to lose the ball to those coming at you. And basketball is more international than dodge ball.

Good to see you guys are back on. I actually found myself here because I’m seeking to track down Steve’s e-mail address because I just touted him for a speaking engagment in CA.

]]> Comment on China business is like dodgeball by jonnyargles http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/2006/11/29/how-can-companies-avoid-trouble-in-the-complicat/#comment-7 jonnyargles Wed, 06 Dec 2006 18:43:00 +0000 http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/?p=21#comment-7 Is there a financial services comparison industry in China, such as LendingTree in the US? My gut, and the restrictions on Western banks working in China, tell me that it's not likely to be a huge industry, if it's even a legal one, but if it is, could you throw me the names of some of the big players?<br/><br/>Thanks<br/><br/>Jon Is there a financial services comparison industry in China, such as LendingTree in the US? My gut, and the restrictions on Western banks working in China, tell me that it’s not likely to be a huge industry, if it’s even a legal one, but if it is, could you throw me the names of some of the big players?

Thanks

Jon

]]> Comment on Retail and consumer goods in China by Provident Partners http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/2006/08/29/the-retailconsumer-goods-market-in-china-is-dra/#comment-6 Provident Partners Thu, 16 Nov 2006 15:29:00 +0000 http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/?p=19#comment-6 Steve,<br/><br/>Thanks for the comment and the kind words in your review on smbtrendwire.com.<br/><br/>We certainly are active. In fact, we're posting a new podcast right now. Sorry to everyone for the period of absence, but we're back and plan to keep things regular again.<br/><br/>Thanks for sticking with us. Steve,

Thanks for the comment and the kind words in your review on smbtrendwire.com.

We certainly are active. In fact, we’re posting a new podcast right now. Sorry to everyone for the period of absence, but we’re back and plan to keep things regular again.

Thanks for sticking with us.

]]> Comment on Retail and consumer goods in China by Steve Rucinski http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/2006/08/29/the-retailconsumer-goods-market-in-china-is-dra/#comment-5 Steve Rucinski Wed, 01 Nov 2006 17:49:00 +0000 http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/?p=19#comment-5 Love your podcasts, are you no longer active?<br/><br/>I just did a review of it at www.smbtrendwire.com Love your podcasts, are you no longer active?

I just did a review of it at http://www.smbtrendwire.com

]]> Comment on China’s President Hu Jintao visits the United States by Byron Gibson http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/2006/04/12/todays-installment-of-the-china-business-podcas-2/#comment-4 Byron Gibson Wed, 07 Jun 2006 17:24:00 +0000 http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/?p=15#comment-4 Great podcast, but will you guys do a followup, post-mortem on Hu's visit? Quite disasterous, it seems. No official state visit for the head of state of China? And what was with the rudeness of allowing the Taiwan protestor to rant at Jintao publicly? Judging by all of Bush's own public appearances, they heavily screen participants, so I hope they don't expect us to believe this protestor just slipped through accidentally. Sure we don't like Communists and have our issues with China, but such petulant, amateurish diplomacy will only exacerbate matters. What do the folks at Technomic think the ramifications might be? Great podcast, but will you guys do a followup, post-mortem on Hu’s visit? Quite disasterous, it seems. No official state visit for the head of state of China? And what was with the rudeness of allowing the Taiwan protestor to rant at Jintao publicly? Judging by all of Bush’s own public appearances, they heavily screen participants, so I hope they don’t expect us to believe this protestor just slipped through accidentally. Sure we don’t like Communists and have our issues with China, but such petulant, amateurish diplomacy will only exacerbate matters. What do the folks at Technomic think the ramifications might be?

]]> Comment on China’s President Hu Jintao visits the United States by ChinaLawBlog http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/2006/04/12/todays-installment-of-the-china-business-podcas-2/#comment-3 ChinaLawBlog Wed, 12 Apr 2006 18:53:00 +0000 http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/?p=15#comment-3 Great podcast. I particularly like your point about how the U.S. seems to be fixating on the Yuan as though that will solve all problems. <br/><br/><a HREF="http://chinalawblog.com/" REL="nofollow">China Law</a> Great podcast. I particularly like your point about how the U.S. seems to be fixating on the Yuan as though that will solve all problems.

China Law

]]> Comment on “Outsourcing” buzzword by guile http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/2005/11/02/%e2%80%9coutsourcing%e2%80%9d-is-a-buzzword-that-was-originally/#comment-2 guile Wed, 23 Nov 2005 03:10:00 +0000 http://www.technomicasia.com/blog/?p=10#comment-2 outsourcing.. that word has become so popular these days.. outsourcing.. that word has become so popular these days..

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