Shanghai, China – FAO Global is pleased to announce our new Head of APAC Strategy, Cameron Johnson. Cameron will help our clients on the ground in Asia enhance their footprint abroad. FAO Global is very excited to have Cameron’s wealth of knowledge and experiences join our team and to help our clients gain leverage in…
Observations from Discussions with Chinese CEOs Since starting my own global consulting practice FAO Global, I have talked to many Chinese investors and business owners who want to enter the U.S. market but are concerned over the geopolitical and market trends in the United States. Companies that want to invest in non-technical or national security sectors are unsure…
Insights from Years of Doing Business in China There is a barrage of political and market misconceptions about doing business in China. Many of them are for a political purpose and don’t really rely on truth or fact, but most misconceptions are born out of outdated or misinformed experiences. Having lived in China for many years,…
When to Choose a Chinese Partner Taking on a Chinese partner has significant benefits for foreign companies entering the Chinese market but establishing a trusting relationship can take years to develop. Even still, that relationship may not be the right fit for your business model. China has slowly been opening its requirement for 50% local ownership in many sectors and depending on the industry, you…
Original Analysis on Current Events FAO Global conducts analysis on hundreds of significant events a week that impact the business environment between the U.S., China, and emerging economies in Asia. While most of these assessments are for client and internal use we like to share events that may have been overlooked if you only follow…
This article was originally published via Linkedin. See original here. Taking on a Chinese partner has significant benefits for foreign companies entering the Chinese market but establishing a trusting relationship can take years to develop. Even still, that relationship may not be the right fit for your business model. China has slowly been opening its requirement for 50% local ownership in many sectors…
Original Analysis on Current Events FAO Global conducts analysis on hundreds of significant events a week that impact the business environment between the U.S., China, and emerging economies in Asia. While most of these assessments are for client and internal use we like to share events that may have been overlooked if you only follow…
This original article was published via Linkedin by Brandon Hughes. See original here. A Declining Environment for U.S. Business Operations According to a recent survey by the American Chamber of Commerce in China, nearly half of all U.S. companies have reported some form of retaliatory measures towards their business operations in China due to the…
FAO Global publishes “The Weekend Brief,” a weekly newsletter highlighting the latest current events impacting the business climate between the United States, China, and Emerging Markets around the world. FAO Global promotes global strategy development through market intelligence and expert political assessments. “The Weekend Brief” covers trends in geopolitics, aviation, AI/Blockchain, automotive, and investment opportunities…
Executive Summary This FAO Global case study covers the saga involving famed fashion brand Dolce & Gabbana (D&G) and its subsequent down-fall in the Chinese market. A poorly chosen advertisement campaign that sparked national and cultural outrage ultimately lead to the near boycott of the company’s products in the world’s largest luxury goods market. This…
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