Chinese companies do innovate. They just do it differently. China may not be known yet as a hotbed of innovation, but the signs are hard to ignore. A growing number of firms are creating new products and developing entirely new businesses that are changing the paradigm of Chinese innovation. In […]

How does China plan to tap the coming shale gas revolution? It still may be several years until China taps its shale gas reserves, but industry players are already plotting their strategies, and anticipation is running pretty high. How will shale gas impact China’s energy market? In this podcast, Nick […]

Do rising labor costs and an appreciating renminbi spell the end of China’s role as the “factory of the world?” Do rising labor costs and the appreciation of the renminbi spell the end of China’s role as the “factory of the world”? Not so fast, argue the leaders of McKinsey’s […]

Does China need to make a trade-off between economic development and the environment? Severe air pollution has recently emerged as one of the biggest public health threats in China. Clearly, rapid economic growth and urbanization are at the root of the problem. But is air pollution an inevitable consequence of […]

E-tailing is having a broader impact on China’s economy by stimulating consumption Almost overnight, China has become the world’s second-largest e-tail market, and is set to overtake the US in the next few years. According to a new report by the McKinsey Global Institute, e-tailing is not only transforming the […]

Driving growth in China’s premium car market is an emerging class of new mainstream consumers that seem more interested in styling and performance. According to a new report by McKinsey’s Automotive Practice, China is expected to become the world’s largest market for premium autos by 2016. Driving growth in the […]

As consumers get wealthier and their driving habits and preferences evolve, will market forces play a bigger role in shaping China’s auto market? According to a new report by McKinsey’s Automotive Practice, China is expected to drive over one-third of total growth in the global auto market from now until […]

Innovation is a priority for Chinese companies. How innovative are they today? Most Chinese CEOs say that innovation is a priority topic on their agenda. But just how innovative are Chinese companies today? In this podcast, Nick Leung addresses this topic with Erik Roth and Alan Huang. Erik is a […]

From spikes in pork prices to bankrupt retailers, 2013 could turn out to be a very interesting year in China. From spikes in pork prices to bankrupt retailers to international investment in Chinese soccer, 2013 could turn out to be a very interesting year for China. In this podcast, Nick […]

Flush with cash, China’s rich are seeking ways to preserve as well as expand their wealth. China’s economic boom has spawned a new class of wealthy individuals. Flush with cash, China’s rich are seeking ways to preserve as well as expand their wealth. In this podcast, Nick Leung speaks with […]