Rare is the American pioneer who has ventured into a US-China business frontier that does not yet have a map- catering to Chinese companies heading West. Even rarer still are the ones who have held tightly onto this opportunity while lighting the way for others, despite what can be at times a rough and lonely [...]

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Interviews branding, china, Chinese outbound investment, Haier, Lenovo, Scott Markman, The Monogram Group

When I initially met Jenny Bai a few months ago in New York, I was in awe of her unwavering confidence and forward-thinking insights on US-China relations that seemed to be far beyond her 25 years. Jenny Bai, Founder and CEO of The Red Connect, is definitely a woman on the move who will shape [...]

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Interviews branding, Culture, Jenny Bai, Link Up Learn More, Media, The Red Connect, The World of Chinese, World Expo, Youth

Will China surpass the US market in auto sales? Can a Chinese-branded car company compete on a global level? As Chrysler’s first Regional Vice President in Northeast Asia with over 20 years in the automotive industry, Bill Russo has the scoop. He was also kind enough to chat with me via Skype for this illuminating [...]

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Interviews automotive, branding, Chrysler, Development, hybrid vehicles, IBM, Interviews, Manufacturing, OEMs, R&D