Monthly Archives: November 2008

Where do Beijing skyscrapers come from?

Chinese Automakers May Buy GM and Chrysler

The Truth About Cars/November 18,2008/Thanks to China Digital Times Chinese carmakers SAIC and Dongfeng have plans to acquire GM and Chrysler, China’s 21st Century Business Herald reports today. [A National Enquirer the paper is not. It is one of China’s … Continue reading →

Chinese Consumer: Making The Sale

Many of you have read the China Observer Blog’s Recent China News posted article from The McKinsey Quarterly entitled, “What’s new with the Chinese Consumer.” Let’s highlight the key findings from the report: Due to rising concerns about product quality … Continue reading →

Quick Observation: Fubai – It’s Not Just For Corrupt Government Officials Anymore

“咱们今晚去腐败，好不好？” My co-worker asks me if I want to go fubai （腐败）with him tonight. I am utterly confused, because as a Chinese student I learned that the word fubai is generally used to describe corrupt government officials. There is a … Continue reading →