In 1989, at the age of 11, my husband left his hometown of Ermita in Manila for a new life in rural Kansas. His is a story that has remained dependent on the memories of extended family members until just a week ago when we boarded a flight to the Philippines to meet my husband’s [...]
Economic rivalry between the US and China has been well documented by the media in recent years, particularly since the global recession has taken hold of these two financial powerhouses with significant and sometimes shared consequences to both. And, while real GDP growth and foreign investment are two recognized indicators of which country may come out [...]
The following text is from a lecture I gave many months ago at The New School, the contents of which I stuffed in a drawer immediately thereafter (as usual). I recently unearthed it and, after considering the “Green Dam” and “Buy Chinese” command, found that the material remains relevant to the East-West discussion. Enjoy! To [...]
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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