New Papers & Columns
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RCEP takes effect! What benefits will it bring to China?2022-01-13Following eight years of negotiations, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (RCEP) came into effect on January 1, 2022. More
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How are Chinese companies going global?2021-12-22The world is currently undergoing profound changes unseen in a century. The global pandemic and complex economic situation, as well as rising unilateralism and protectionism has brought unprecedented… More
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Are hand dryers better than paper towels for the environment?2021-12-16The recent UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) hosted in Glasgow, Scotland, was the first such conference following the Paris Agreement inked in 2015. More
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Is livestream e-commerce the new forever magic?2021-12-09Once regarded as a 24-hour flash sale, China’s annual Double 11 shopping festival has now evolved into a shopping marathon kicking off weeks in advance of Singles’ Day (November 11). More
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What killed marriage? China’s divorce rate is up 75% in a decade2021-12-02See You Again, China’s first divorce reality show, has caused quite a stir in a country now facing a surging divorce rate. More
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Making Chinese-style elderly care work2021-11-25The world is now witnessing an accelerating ageing process. It is estimated that the population of those aged 60 and above will more than double from the current 962 million (equal to 12.3% of the glo… More
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Does pleasure affect perceptions of price? A look at hedonic vs utilitarian purchases2021-11-24A recent study we conducted sheds new light on how consumers’ motives affect their intent to complete purchases and their ability to accurately process partitioned price information. More
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How does transformational leadership boost creativity?2021-11-17Transformational leadership (TFL) is crucial for boosting overall levels of creativity and innovation displayed by individual employees for any given company. More
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The business of singles: What make them happy?2021-11-10Eating for one, living for one, touring for one… with the number of singles in China exceeding 200 million and still going up, a gigantic consumption force is emerging and giving rise to new consumpti… More
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A crucial crossroads in east-west relations2021-11-08A recent annual survey completed by 585 member companies of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China showed three-out-of-four businesses turned a profit in 2020. More