Category Archives: China

The World Ain’t Flat

Posted on 7 September, 2012 by

Never ever, not even in my wildest dreams, had I imagined myself becoming a professional public speaker. After all, English is my third language and I was never trained to address the public. The truth of the matter is that … Continue reading →

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Fresh from the HuffPo: Corruption, Democracy, and the Search for a Better World

Posted on 8 May, 2012 by

Readable in its original version in the Huffington Post here or below: Wal-Mart is making the headlines with the FCPA corruption case it faces in Mexico. But anyone who has been on the ground trying to close business in countries … Continue reading →

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Fresh from the HuffPo: Have You Witnessed the Change?

Posted on 20 April, 2012 by

Visible in its original version in the Huffington Post at this link or below: On April 16, the Danish newspaper Jyllands-Possten announced that two Chinese competitors have considered Vestas, a large wind turbine manufacturer headquartered in Sweden, for acquisition. Upon … Continue reading →

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Fresh from the HuffPo: China on Your Mind?

Posted on 1 March, 2012 by

This blog can be read in its original version in the Huffington Post or here: Perhaps it’s due to the fact that my home base is located on the West Coast of the United States, at the mouth of the … Continue reading →

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