The Pitfalls of Being an American Businessperson in China

Jack Marr

The Pitfalls of Being an American Businessperson in China

Jack Marr

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Abstract

   "Lookin for a manufacturing guy with plant shutdown experience for an interim role in Shanghai." 
 
 This request recently landed in my inbox. It's not exactly the stuff that age-old "One Bill Customers" dream of selling a toothbrush to every man, woman, and child in China is made of. Indeed, for U.S. companies looking to do business in China, lucrative opportunities remain elusive -- and companies more often than no jump at initial offers without looking at the long-term implications.

Original language	American English
Specialist publication	RealClear Newsletter
State	Published - 3 May 2017

Keywords

Asia
China
U.S.-China
foreign direct investment
trade

EGS Disciplines

International Business

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The Pitfalls of Being an American Businessperson in China

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