Michele Wucker , the author of “The Gray Rhino,” recently keynoted at an investor summit in Beijing, China, where she shared her insights on risk management and how to deal with “gray rhino” events that can have a significant impact on businesses and economies. For those who are unfamiliar, a “gray rhino” is a metaphor for […]
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Asia, China, Events, Insights, Speakers
Dr Andy Xie Spoke about macro-economic outlook at a Conference in Tokyo
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May
May
Dr Andy Xie, renowned Chinese economist, was recently invited to an incentive conference in Tokyo, to share his insights on macro-economic outlook of China and Hong Kong, with a group of financial services top achievers. Dr Andy Xie 謝國忠 is a renowned Chinese economist based in Shanghai who has been named one of the “50 Most Influential […]
Asia, China, Insights, Media, Speakers
Dr Andy Xie: Fallout of US-China chip war could be global overcapacity across industries
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Apr
Apr
Dr Andy Xie, in his latest SCMP article, warns that the ongoing chip war between the US and China could have a global fallout, resulting in overcapacity and price wars across industries. China’s push for semiconductor self-sufficiency could lead to an oversupply of chips and lower prices. He further suggests that if China faces obstacles […]
Asia, China, Speakers
Parag Khanna’s Visionary Book MOVE: The Future of Geography” Now Available in Chinese
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Apr
Apr
We are most delighted that Chinese edition of Prof Parag Khanna’s new book MOVE has just been released, and is available for purchase at JD.com. Dr Parag Khanna is a leading global strategy advisor, world traveler, and best-selling author. He is Founder & Managing Partner of FutureMap, a data and scenario based strategic advisory firm. Parag’s newest book is MOVE: The […]
Asia, China, Speakers
Dr Andy Xie: Emerging economies can help China achieve its goal of peaceful rise
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Mar
Mar
Dr Andy Xie , renowned economist, opined that emerging economies can help China achieve its goal of peaceful rise, in his recent SCMP article. Two decades ago, big cities in developing countries had a distinct emerging-market look – congested roads with plenty of potholes, people hanging on the side of a speeding bus and decrepit buildings […]
Asia, China, Insights, News, Speakers
Dr Andy Xie: The Federal Reserve helped create and burst the FTX crypto bubble
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Dec
Dec
Dr Andy Xie 謝國忠 renowned economist, shared in his recent SCMP article that the Federal Reserve helped create and burst the FTX crypto bubble. The Federal Reserve’s liquidity tsunami, especially its response to the Covid-19 crisis, supercharged financial bubbles and Ponzi scams. The collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX is just one of many inevitable failures, […]
Asia, Events, Insights, Speakers
Michele Wucker spoke at Asia Pacific Digital Talent Summit 2022 hosted by Huawei
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Oct
Oct
Michele Wucker recently spoke at Asia Pacific Digital Talent Summit 2022 in Thailand, on the topic: “Cultivate Talents, Unleash Digital”. During the firechat of the event, the following topics around future talents were discussed: How can we make sure the next generation is equipped with skills required to solve these societal and environmental potential risks? […]
Asia, China, Insights, Media
Lijia Zhang recently interviewed by “Pieces of China” online series on her self-transformation
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Sep
Sep
Lijia Zhang, the author of “Socialism is Great” and “Lotus,” , was recently interviewed by “Pieces of China” online series on her self-transformation, which began in the missile factory where she worked in the early 1980s, and discuss how learning English at night helped open her mind and break out into a career as an […]
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Sep
Sep
In 2017, the Mainland Chinese newspaper, People’s Daily, warned that China faced a variety of systemic financial risks, including the “Gray Rhinos.” China’s business community immediately took notice of the term, and it is now used in Chinese media without explanation. Why China loves the Gray Rhino concept? Michele Wucker, the author of the “Gray […]
Asia, China, Events, Insights, Speakers
Lijia Zhang Joined “China, Taiwan, and Chinese Identity” Panel at 24th Far Eastern Film Festival
09
May
May
Lijia Zhang, best-selling author of “Socialism is Great”, joined the “China, Taiwan, and Chinese Identity” Panel at the 24th Far Eastern Film Festival, discussed the changing attitude towards love and romance and family value in Taiwan and China, and about China-related current affairs. Lijia Zhang, skilled journalist, author, social commentator and speaker comes from humble beginnings. […]
Europe, Insights, Media, Speakers
Lijia Zhang Interviewed by Italian Sky TV about Ukraine War and Media Freedom
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Apr
Apr
Lijia Zhang participated in a TV panel discussion organized by Italian Sky TV about the Ukraine war and media freedom. It took place at the Kursaal Theatre in Bari, in southern Italy. On stage with Lijia was an Italian journalist who has just returned from reporting in Kyiv. The third panelist was a Russian journalist, […]
Insights, Speakers
Michele Wucker Shared Insights on the Ukraine Situation, How to Define and Communicate Risk, and More
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Apr
Apr
Michele Wucker was interviewed by Christian Harris on his popular Safety and Risk Success podcast recently. They talked about the Ukraine situation, how to define and communicate risk, and how risk fingerprints can affect organizational culture and will drive the New World Of Work. Some highlights: ✅ How does Michele define risk, and what does […]
Asia, Speakers
Wei Du Produced Documentary “One Way” on Hong Kongers Leaving the City on One-way Tickets
04
Apr
Apr
“One Way” is a documentary that follows a few Hong Kong BN(O) migrants’ journey from getting ready to leave home to finding a new life in the UK, and intimately captures the ups and downs in their endeavour. The first episode of the documentary was premiered by Channel NewsAsia in March 2022. It was produced […]
Asia, China, Europe, Insights, Speakers
Dr Andy Xie SCMP Article: Ukraine crisis could spell a drawn-out war that will hit financial speculators hard
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Mar
Mar
Dr Andy Xie, renowned economist, opined that Ukraine crisis could spell a drawn-out war that will hit financial speculators hard. With no swift resolution to the Ukraine war in sight and a risk of the conflict spreading, markets must wake up to the reality of massive energy and food supply shocks. The likelihood that financial […]
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Feb
Feb
Lijia Zhang‘s self transformation, is also a reflection of the development of modern China. Inspirational Virtual Presentation – Regarding the Transformation of Herself and China. This Chinese New Year, Lijia has been invited to share her inspirational personal story and the truths and myths of China, by a European Bank with their colleagues. The audiences […]
Asia, China, Speakers
Dr Andy Xie shared his insights on the possible impact of conflicts over Taiwan and Ukraine on the global economy in recent SCMP article
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Jan
Jan
Dr Andy Xie shared his insights on the possible impact of conflicts over Taiwan and Ukraine on the global economy in recent SCMP article Gist: Financial markets seem in denial as China and Russia seek to roll back US dominance and reassert their own sphere of influence Any military confrontation would be a shock to […]
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