Domestic and multinational insurers need to take a fresh look at this dynamic market In most parts of the world, insurance is not a sector that draws a lot of attention. In China, however, it’s a dynamic industry with enormous growth potential, and one which is undergoing sweeping changes as […]

How should China’s new leadership tackle the country’s economic challenges? The 18th Party Congress is over and a new line-up of Chinese leaders is firmly in place. At the top of their agenda: steering one of the largest and fastest-growing economies in the world. What key policy challenges do China’s […]

A new class of mainstream consumers are spurring companies to rethink their strategies Most Chinese consumers are happy enough if the products they buy do what they promise: keep their clothes clean or quench their thirst, for example. But there’s a new class of younger, wealthier, and more sophisticated mainstream […]

Most Chinese consumers are happy enough if the products they buy do what they promise: keep their clothes clean or quench their thirst, for example. But there’s a new class of younger, wealthier, and more sophisticated mainstream consumers that are seeking more intangible, often emotional benefits from their purchases. These […]

The Chinese government has ambitious plans to raise the level of private sector involvement in the healthcare system. Private hospitals are sprouting up around the country. What can healthcare providers do to tap into this emerging opportunity? Nick Leung, Managing Partner of McKinsey’s Greater China Practice, discussed this topic with […]

China wants to build global brands. Today, though, one would be hard pressed to name more than a handful of Chinese brands that have established a presence outside of China. So what are Chinese companies doing to address this issue, and how far along are they on their quest to […]

Not so long ago, solar was really hot in China. Today, overcapacity and weak demand have pushed prices and profits down. What will it take for China’s solar industry to pull out of its slump? In this podcast, Bill Wiseman and David Xu join Nick Leung for a heated discussion […]

While the government’s healthcare reform program is well underway, much work remains to be done before China can achieve its aspiration of providing quality and affordable healthcare to its people. This is creating a host of new opportunities as well as challenges for companies trying to plan their next move […]

Chinese companies have lately been on the prowl for acquisition targets around the world. A few high profile deals have been announced recently. But is the trickle about to turn into a flood, and are Chinese companies able to extract value from their purchases? Nick Leung, Managing Partner of McKinsey’s […]

China’s private equity sector is the largest in Asia, and is increasingly seen as a source of growth in an otherwise challenging global market. But as China’s cooling economy makes it harder to find attractive deals, and as the IPO market dries up, private equity players are shifting their attention […]