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Ann Lee posted a blog post
Trump’s various statements about his foreign policy have had some folks from other parts of the world concerned. Among them have been Koreans who wonder if the U.S. will abandon them. My speech at the Korean Consulate was covered by their press, and I assured them that Washington is a machine...
July 12, 2016
Ann Lee posted a blog post
Despite the stock market rout in China at the start of the year, I don’t believe China will dramatically depart from its current economic trajectory unless some new exogenous factor is introduced. My comments appear in the Greek newspaper: http://www.tovima.gr/world/article/?aid=765904
January 6, 2016
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My interview with a Lithuanian newspaper about the consequences of China’s slowing economy.
click here to open Interview with Lithuanian Newspaper
December 4, 2015
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The challenge of bringing RMB clearing to the US
Some of my thoughts on this topic are captured in Marketwatch: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/the-challenge-of-bringing-renminbi-clearing-to-new-york-2015-12-03
December 4, 2015
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China still land of opportunity
My thoughts on China’s economy in Wired magazine: http://www.wired.com/2015/09/chinas-markets-waver-silicon-valley-smells-opportunity/
December 4, 2015
Ann Lee posted a blog post
Rather than repeat myself on my blog, I suggest reading my interview with Refinery29 for my thoughts on the crashing Chinese stock market which has been the topic du jour. Hope it clarifies the situation for those who are confused by the sensationalist news reports. http://www.refinery29.com/20...
October 7, 2015
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Winter Storm Nemo had me bemoaning when I received an email from American Airlines informing me that my flight was canceled and that they were unsuccessful in re-booking on another flight me. I was hoping to celebrate Chinese New Year’s with my family, but as the old saying goes, “We plan and Go...
March 6, 2015
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GOLD Winner in the Current Affairs Category of the 2013 Independent Publisher Awards
Many thanks to the judges who selected me to be the GOLD winner of the 2013 awards that were officially announced on May 7, 2013: http://www.independentpublisher.com/article.php?page=1653 I am very honored and hope to attend the celebration on May 29th. I was actually quite surprised when I h...
March 6, 2015
Ann Lee posted a blog post
What will Xi and Obama chat about this weekend?
The media has been touting cyber security as the top agenda item at the upcoming meeting between Xi Jinping and President Obama. But if the official line is that, then one has to really wonder what the real agenda items are because we all know that the U.S. government is obsessed with keeping th...
March 6, 2015
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My Interview with Italian Media
In connection with my speaking engagement at the EUGEO conference in Rome on September 5-7, 2013, the Italian media published an interview with me regarding my views on China. It can be found here in Italian: http://www.agichina24.it/l-intervista/notizie/esperta-di-relazioni-cina-usa-sulla-crisi...
March 6, 2015
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A Nice Piece About Me and My Views in a South American Magazine
March 6, 2015
Ann Lee posted a blog post
Why the West Should Care About the Third Plenum?
I have been inundated with media requests for comments since China’s third plenum concluded Tuesday, November 12, 2013. Here are links to a sampling of my responses to their questions: http://adage.com/china/article/china-news/why-brands-should-pay-attention-to-chinas-third-plenum/245270/ http:/...
March 6, 2015
Ann Lee posted a blog post
This week I was invited to speak to global young leaders at the palatial Villa La Pietra in Florence, Italy. Not only did I meet the policymakers of Italy, but also those from Brazil, Russia, Israel, Greece, and others. The meetings came from the initiative of the Eunomia Foundation and the c...
March 6, 2015
Ann Lee posted a blog post
China’s shadow banking system has been a topic of much discussion recently. The World Policy Journal has asked me to weigh in on the issue which can be found in the Summer 2014 issue: http://www.worldpolicy.org/big-question-money-currency
March 6, 2015
Ann Lee posted a blog post
Asia the Next Financial Center?
My friend Richard Murphy posed this question to me. He quotes me at the end of his piece, but in short, I do not think New York and London will be that easily displaced. People around the world are addicted to making a quick buck which can be anathema to economic development. It’s hard for me...
March 6, 2015
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My ten day tour to Brazil this time around featured five speeches and four media interviews. Most of the Brazilians in attendance were eager to know how they could work with China and what they could gain from being associated with the BRICS. Below are links to some of the interviews and news s...
March 6, 2015
Ann Lee is now a member of Berrett-Koehler Community
Ann Lee posted a blog post
10 Lessons that the U.S. Can Learn From China A sample number of ideas Ann Lee outlines in her book, What the U.S. Can Learn from China (Berrett-Koehler, 2012) 1. Invest in education Education is the most important foundation that the U.S. can invest in, and tes...
April 8, 2014
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5 Myths About China Ann Lee, author of What the U.S. Can Learn From China, dispels the top five myths Americans have about China. Myth #1: The Chinese only copy; they don ‚’t innovate. Fact: The Chinese government has created incentives and an institu...
April 8, 2014