When I wrote Doing the China Tango, I tried to incorporate a great many of my experiences in China. Some of these experiences were good and resulted in a profitable business relationship. Others were the opposite, and I still have … Continue reading Ceremonial contracts
China’s banks play a significant role in both the Chinese economy and in their economic policy. In fact, commercial banks are the dominant force in China’s financial system, even to the extent of determining pricing. The key characteristic of China’s … Continue reading China’s Banking System
Not all authors have the same writing habits. In fact, most authors have a unique way of approaching the writing process. For myself, I’m also the Chairman and CEO of Thornhill Capital, an international consulting firm, so my day is … Continue reading A day in the life of an author
Last week I was having lunch with a friend of mine in Shenzhen, China when I asked him when he thought he would start seeing private planes flying throughout China, now that the government had approved their use with certain … Continue reading Keeping Your Head Low in China
Just sending my third book off to my publisher, which is owned by British publishing company Pearson PLC, the same company that owns Penguin Radom House, you’d assume that my next book would be about a year or more away. … Continue reading Fourth book coming later this year
This morning, as I was sitting down to write a blog, I intended to give my thoughts on negotiating with the Chinese – always a fun subject. I didn’t have to look far for source material as all I had … Continue reading Dealing with China