December 16, 2011 by David
(Originally in the China Daily)
Former Liberal Democrat leader predicts more Chinese participation in int’l organizations
In politics, Paddy Ashdown, probably best known as the former leader of Britain’s Liberal Democrat party, has always taken an internationalist perspective.
Having witnessed first hand several major conflicts during a military and political career spanning more than 50 years, Ashdown is convinced that China must play an active role in global affairs to ensure a peaceful transition toward a multi-polar world.
“There is a massive power shift taking place at the moment,” Ashdown says. “The last time this happened was at the beginning of the 20th century, when power began to be passed over the Atlantic from Europe to the United States.
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December 16, 2011 by David
(Originally in the China Daily European edition)
Reduced orders from European buyers push Chinese manufacturers to look to other avenues
European retailers bracing themselves for a bleak midwinter of economic slowdown have cut back on orders of toys, games and other Christmas items from China.
But Chinese manufacturers, hit hard by the slowdown, have been offered some Christmas cheer by opportunities presented in the online and low-cost retail sectors, as European consumers search for bargains.
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) announced yet another drop in high street sales in November, with the trend expected to continue into the Christmas run-up.
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December 2, 2011 by David
(Originally in the China Daily European edition)
As Chinese tourist numbers rise, the industry is making efforts to make them more welcome
Chinese tourists are keeping the cash-registers ringing for European tourism at a time when the continent’s own travelers are cutting back on their spending. Travel companies, shops and airlines are among those joining the race to cash in on the “red euro” as Chinese visitor numbers reach record highs.
Around 3 million Chinese visitor trips were made to Europe last year, but with the new opportunities come challenges for the industry not only to continue to attract Chinese tourists but also better serve their specific needs.
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December 2, 2011 by David
(Originally in the China Daily)
Hilton launches program to make visitors from Middle Kingdom feel at home
As Chinese guest numbers continue to increase in hotels worldwide, one chain is taking steps to bring a little bit of China to its guests from the Middle Kingdom.
Andrew Flack, vice-president of Global Brand Marketing at Hilton Hotels & Resorts, launched Hilton Huanying earlier this year, a program designed to offer Chinese guests a few home comforts at over 50 of the group’s hotels in 13 different countries.
“We realized we had an obligation to live up to the expectations Chinese travelers were starting to carry when they traveled with Hilton. We were starting to see some consistent themes from people who were handling groups of Chinese visitors.
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November 26, 2011 by David
(Originally in the October/November edition of the European Institute for Asian Studies newsletter)
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With Europe’s debt crisis worsening, few are watching on as intently as China.
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A perception has grown over recent years that China has remained relatively unscathed from the global economic downturn, but Beijing remains anxious that a prolonged recession across the developed world will stunt China’s own prodigious growth.
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While China continues to boast annual growth rates Europe could only dream of, Beijing has exhibited the first signs of uncertainty over an economic policy that is fast reaching a crossroads.
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Of course the old issues, primarily the undervalued RMB, remain unresolved. But now Beijing appears torn over the role it should play in Europe’s (and not to mention the US’s) economic recovery.
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November 18, 2011 by David
(Originally in the China Daily’s European and US editions )
AS Chinese companies look to expand their operations abroad, European PR agencies are increasingly finding new opportunities to represent the growing number of Chinese organizations on the continent.
China’s SOEs, multinationals and government agencies are beginning to realise that there is no substitute for local expertise when it comes to branding and raising awareness in new markets.
One agency many of these organizations are turning to is Newland Public Relations, a PR agency that specialises in providing services for Chinese organizations looking to run campaigns in theUK. Previous clients have included the Bank of China, Hainan Airlines and several local governments across China.
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(Originally appeared in the Australian)
THE aftermath of China’s fatal high-speed rail crash in July was a reminder that the foundations of the country’s remarkable economic growth are perhaps not as solid as some may suggest.
With the outpouring of anger and grief came a series of accusations over what was to blame for the crash, corruption, cheap equipment and botched reverse-engineering among them. It was barely the best advert for a new rail network that was supposed to be yet another signal of China’s arrival as a modern global superpower.
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(Originally in China Daily’s European edition)
Uninspired at home and in search of adventure, Alex Devoto was just 23 years old when he set up Devotec Industries, a technology company that develops and sells a range of electronics products manufactured in China.
“When I graduated I didn’t want to become a banker. Going to China and setting up a company seemed a lot more fun,” says Devoto, a British national whose company has tasted success by selling solar powered speakers. “I had no technical engineering background so it was largely a leap into the unknown.
“I had done a masters in China Studies, had begun to learn the language and had just finished an internship in Beijing so it sort of made sense. China is probably the cheapest place in the world to get things done, and we were looking at electronics so basically you had to be in China.”
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(Originally in the China Daily European edition)
Power of Youth conference to bring together entrepreneurs from China, European Union
A new enterprise is hoping to spark greater collaboration between young Chinese and European entrepreneurs. The Power of Youth will host a conference inTianjinlater this year in which top young entrepreneurs from all 27 EU member states will meet their Chinese counterparts to discuss everything from collaborative projects to economic policy.
“The Power of Youth is about taking young people who are really good at generating financial capital, and using them to inspire others and drive collaboration which can turn their ideas into action,” says Adam Purvis, founder of the project.
It is hoped that the five-day conference in Tianjin, which runs alongside an EU-China Year of Youth event which will be attended by Premier Wen, will not only provide an environment for Europe and China’s top young entrepreneurs to discuss ideas, but also lead on to the development of new businesses.
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