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Chinese Sausage Fest
I’m not talking about the last time I went out to a night club in Beijing (although there may actually be some correlation). This is about the demographic challenge hitting China that is only going to get worse in the future. The proportion of the working-age population is beginning to decline,...
Big Things Happening in China Next Month
If there was ever a time to pivot your attention to China, it is now. Major events are going to be happening over the next few weeks. We got kind of a head start this year with the Bo Xilai soap opera, but things are going to come to a head next month. And you should be following it because it’s...
Is This a Currency War?
Yesterday in a further attempt to stimulate their economy, Japan announced plans to increase their asset purchase program. The move was meant to lower rates even further in order to encourage additional lending and risk taking. The program is similar to ones enacted recently by the Fed and the Bank...
Trina Solar
good place to work? have an interview for a business analyst position upcoming. in shanghai.
Dump Dell, Run with Lenovo
To many, the PC industry is dying. The rise in popularity of smart phones and tablets has made PCs more and more obsolete, reducing margins and squeezing out small companies. Although, it certainly is not the vaunted industry of the nineties, it does still hold deep pockets of value. As the Internet...
So You Want to Work in IB in China?
You’re a non-Chinese who has studied some Mandarin and is now totally inspired to get a super awesome IB job in China? That’s fantastic. Despite my sarcasm and what others may say, it is possible to get a job in investment banking in China as a non-Chinese with subpar Mandarin skills. I did it,...
History to M7 MBA?
Hello WSO First time poster here. Here's my story in a nutshell: I graduated from a top 10 public in 2009 with a decently high GPA (3.7) in history. LOL @ me, right? I know, I know. Since I graduated in the worst job hiring market since at least the 1970s, I decided to defer the real world for 1 1/2...
Joe Paterno, Wang Lijun, and LIBOR
What do a dead football coach, a Chinese bureaucrat, and an interest rate have in common? Standing up to call out something you see as wrong, even if it brings you down with it. Say what you will about Joe Paterno, but the bottom line is he took advantage of his personality cult to cover up the...
Safest Place To Find A China Investment Banking Job?
Hong Kong or Shanghai? Which is better and why? I read so many horror stories about employment fraud. Any suggestions from someone who made the journey already?
Trade War? Hardly.
It must be an election year; the anti-China rhetoric has been hot lately. Every day there’s a new story out about how the Chinese are stealing our jobs, screwing our companies, etc.; and how we are on the verge of a trade war with them. As if for the past decade China hasn’t been stealing our...
NYTimes: Chinese Government Manipulates Economic Data: OMG REALLY??
When I read this article last week in the New York Times explaining how the Chinese government manipulates its economic data, my reaction was one of surprise. However this wasn’t because because it was a huge revelation to me that the Chinese government manipulates such data, I had just assumed...
Investment Banking in China, Briefly
This week I’m going to try to give a high level view, based on my personal experiences, on what the investment banking industry is like in China. There are obviously similarities to the U.S., but also a number of key differences as well. There are basically 2 distinct flavors of investment banks...
Why I Am Long Baidu.
Last week after the Chinese central bank (PBOC) announced a 25 basis point rate cut, I gained enough conviction to take a long position on Baidu which has sold off greatly along with most other Chinese equity flotations this year. The PBOC move made me believe that Chinese policy makers may engineer...
Will Studying Mandarin Get Me A Job At The Goldman Sachs?
Every so often a thread pops up from some kid wondering if studying Mandarin in college will land him a vaunted investment banking position straight out of undergrad. The answer to this question is, in both China and New York, no . But that doesn’t mean learning Mandarin is a lost cause. The thing...
Why China Can’t Be Depended Upon
There was a great article in the Wall Street Journal the other day explaining the inability of a massive Chinese state-owned construction company to complete a simple highway project in Poland. Ironic jokes about incompetence aside, this highlights an important point about China that is often lost...
China Mainlining US Treasuries
They say the customer is always right, and when you're as dependent upon your "customers" as the US government is, I suppose it pays to offer top notch customer service. The US Treasury has entered into a first-ever direct-selling relationship with China , effectively allowing the Chinese to bypass...
Goldman sachs gao hua in China
Can anyone provide info on how GS /Gao Hua has been performing in China this past year or so? What are their strengths? I know most securities brokerages on the mainland make their money from cash equities retail commissions and that IPOs are dead but aside from that haven't been able to find much...
The coming blood battle : China VS SK VS Japan
Nobody really gave a lot attention between these three countries’ relationships that much, but I think the competitive landscape between these three countries can a have a big effect on the global economy in the future, which merits a closer examination. Let me explain :
She's a BRICS-house
She mighty, mighty, just lettin' it all hang out. According to digitaljournal.com , BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) are positioned to overthrow the dollar and end US supremacy as the leading superpower. "Among the many subjects discussed by the leaders were the creation of an...
FBI: US Colleges Swarming With Spies
This is an interesting problem that the U.S. government faces. There are a large amount of spies attempting to steal information from U.S. universities and research institutions for both commercial reasons and militaristic reasons. In response, it seems that government agencies and universities are...
Learning Chinese Mandarin worth it?
Hey Guys, I was wondering whether or not It is a marketable skill to know Chinese Mandarin? I am majoring in Economics, minoring in Business Fundamentals, and taking 4 semesters of Chinese Madarin. Eventually, I would like to do business in China, I see much growth potential in China. Are there any...
College senior, accepted to GSB, Wharton but denied 2+2. Should I accept and not look back or wait to apply to HBS in 2-5 years?
I've read multiple assessments of HBS vs. GSB vs. Wharton across exit opportunities, school culture, brand, etc. Aiming for future in Asia, so increased brand name of HBS does come into play. Never experienced the west coast. Highly interested in VC and finance environment, but limited previous...
Any funds hire ugrads in China (Beijing/Shanghai/Hong Kong)?
I know KKR recruiting in BJ, any other opportunities for ugrads?
As a buy side research associate/analyst in China/HK, do I ever have any exit opportunities back in the U.S.?
I'll be starting as a junior on the research team of a large U.S. AM firm based in China. I'll be working both on companies listed in China, and also Chinese companies listed abroad - mainly in HK and the U.S. Will I ever have the chance to transition back to the states also in an AM / HF research...
why chinese student feel so piss off when we are comparing india and china
im going to china next year so im interesting in chinese culture and stuff , i have found that chinese students in my uni are very upset about the comparison between china and india . I was talking to a chinese student about india and china and he was so angry with it because he said india and china...
Does india have a higher standard of living than china?
Does india has higher quality of life than china ? They are both fast developing countries, but which offers a better life? China has 5 times more GDP than india...but india is democrat country, thoughts?
Unique Situation in China
Greetings all! I'm new to WSO and want to first excuse my general 'green-ness' here. Looking for your gracious advice regarding my transition into consulting. I'm currently leaving the Public Relations industry in China and trying to get into Consulting. I'm originally from New York and right after...
Weekend Wars: China vs. The Chinese
For a number of years now I have been getting strange looks and my views on global economics have come into question. There is a plain and simple reason, I don't buy China. All the Chinese growth notwithstanding I am not impressed and never have been. There is a great big difference between a...
Chanos on China
Well, this one might give Jim Rogers and other China bulls some heartburn. Jim Chanos explains all the ways China might be screwed, and some of them are serious problems. We don't normally associate China with excessive debt (unless they're the buyer), but it turns out by some measures that they're...
Student from China trade off Chinese prospects with you
Hi folks, I'm a junior three (next semester will be my penultimate year in undergrads) from one of Chinese top universities in Beijing. I've been watching WSO for a long time and some of the posts are really conducive and insightful to me. What haunts me now is that I still have couples of puzzles...
China to buy Italian debt: So what?
Italy. I’ve never been there but after seeing a gazillion of their talk shows, I know I’ll love the place. It’s the birthplace of Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Monica Bellucci. They have beautiful towns all the way from Anacapri to Zugliano. They have women in the latest slutwear accomplishing...
China's economic dominance, sooner than we think?
from the Economist Spheres of influence [quote] A NEW book, discussed in this week's Economics focus, by Arvind Subramanian of the Peterson Institute for International Economics argues that China’s economic might will overshadow America’s sooner than people think.
Admit situation from Canada
Hey guys I just wanted to ask you monkeys on my chances based on my story and determination on whether I can get into a decent MBA program which continues to lead me towards Investor Relations or the like. 2.6CGPA Hist MAJ, Top 5 Canadian University GMAT 650 Investors relations at a small cap...
Going to War With China - WW3
Not to start any conspiracy theories here, but I just got off Skype from an interesting debate after a conference with my firm's team in their Beijing office. Someone at their office mentioned a meeting by its execs on protocols and plans to move our employees out of our Asian offices in the case we...
Ibanking in NYC vs. Asian cities
This topic comes up quite a bit since I'm in Beijing ATM. But wouldn't working in China or some other Asian city be a better deal than working in a high cost American city like NYC? The main reason is the exchange rate. 1 dollar=6.35 RMB. I can tell you in relation to the living expense in places...
Global Trade Likely to Collapse if Romney Wins - Interview with Mike Shedlock
As markets continue to yo-yo and commentators deliver mixed forecasts, investors are faced with some tough decisions and have a number of important questions that need answering. On a daily basis we are asked what’s happening with oil prices alongside questions on China’s slowdown, which...
Networking with BB's in China
Hi, I'm interning at an Asset Management company in Beijing right now. I'm currently a rising junior, so I think it wouldn't hurt to network with some investment banks here. I'm on Finance St., so I'm within walking distance from most of the BB's in Beijing. How would I approach networking here? I...
China to Downgrade U.S. Debt
Just when you thought the pain wouldn’t come, the big red boot kicked in the door waiting a vintage 1953 Kalashnikov and telling you to get your lazy American ass in shape. Well, not exactly but Dagong’s threat to downgrade U.S. debt is an interesting signal. One that can certainly be...
Understanding China
For those of you interested in gaining a deeper level understanding of the Chinese economy and Chinese banking system, I highly rec. a recently published book called "Red Capitalism". It's written by former bankers, not economists, and it has a lot of awesome, hard to find information as well as...
One hell of a coindicence
On June 4th, the 23rd anniversary of the 6/4/89 Tienanmen Square protest, the Shanghai stock index reported an opening figure of 2346.98 and fell by 64.89 points for the day. Hmmm. http://www.economist.com/node/21556622
Chinglesh... "man and wife lung slice"
The image on Olafenizer's post reminded me of this site and I had to post, too funny. For anyone that has been to china this will bring back good memories :) http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-497544/Ch…
The Yuan as the World's Reserve Currency
With the recent revolutionary fervor in the MENA region, one can only wonder if and when the tidal wave will sweep further to the East. In light of recent increases in Chinese censorship it is as good a time as any to muse about the validity of the Yuan as the world’s reserve currency. We have...
any monkeys in shanghai?
just graduated from undergrad and moving there june 13th. looking for people to network/make friends with. pm me if interested
China Warns Australia - Choose Between us or the United States
It is rare in diplomatic circles for governments to speak bluntly, particularly in the Orient, where manners are highly prized. The exceptions to this rule are retired military officers, who are often able to voice sentiments too impolitic for other channels.
AMC Buyout **Your Thoughts on the Deal**
As you all may have heard AMC is on the sell block for $2.6 bln ($1.9 bln of debt) to Chinese company Dalian Wanda Group Co., Ltd. AMC, the second-largest theater chain in the USA and acquisition will create the world's largest theater group. Questions for All: 1. Does AMC (American Multi-Cinema)...
Writing a long report on a Chinese ADR stock
Monkeys, I would really appreciate your help in this matter. So I have to write a 5-6 page long report on a Chinese stock that trades on a U.S. exchange (ADR). I was told that it shoud contain an investment thesis, executive summary, couple of reasons why it's a buy, valuation, potential risks. I...
Growth in China: changing into reverse?
China, the world’s second largest economy and one of the scariest places on earth to drive in. After years of ridiculous growth and prosperity, figures coming out of the nation have not been so good; a rising CPI has forced the Mandarins to raise rates five times this year, PMI has been falling...
More Wealthy Chinese Said to Prepare Exits
More Wealthy Chinese Said to Prepare Exits (WSJ) By JASON CHOW And ANGUS LOTEN Some immigration lawyers have seen a new increase in the number of Chinese seeking foreign citizenship, a trend they suggest is tied to worries about political turmoil and economic slowdown in China, especially among...
Is a Water War between India and Pakistan Imminent?
A peaceful and stable Pakistan is integral to western efforts to pacify Afghanistan, but Islamabad’s obsessions with its giant eastern neighbor may render such issues moot. Since partition in 1947, Pakistan and India have fought four armed conflicts, in 1947, 1965, 1971 (which led to the...
Can Western Dominance be saved?
For over five hundred years, Western economic power has ruled over the world, but Niall Ferguson argues that the strong work ethics and brilliant innovations that made the West so great might now be just a thing of the past. With the West clamoring for less work time and the East happily filling in...
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