www.amcham-shanghai.orgFEATURES P.15Bringing the NFL to ChinaTECHNOLOGY P.18Lewis Choi on digital innovationPOLICY P.26The state of U.S.-China relationsJoin our WeChat:The Journal of the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai - Insight September/October 2019INSIGHT良好GOOD较差POOR一般MEHHOW’SBUSINESSFEELING?HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE 2019 CHINA BUSINESS REPORTSeptember / October 20193FEATURESAMCHAM SHANGHAI PresidentKER GIBBS VP of Administration & Finance HELEN RENDirectorsCommittees JESSICA WUCommunications & Publications IAN DRISCOLLCorporate and Commercial KAREN YUENGovernment Relations & CSRVEOMAYOURY "TITI" BACCAMTrade & Investment Center LEON TUNGINSIGHTEditor KATE MAGILLContent Manager JULIUSZ G. MOSONIDesign GABRIELE CORDIOLIPrintingSNAP PRINTING, INC. INSIGHT SPONSORSHIP (86-21) 6279-7119Story ideas, questions or comments on Insight: Please contact Kate Magill kate.magill@amcham-shanghai.org Insight is the bi-monthly publication of The American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai. Editorial content and sponsors' announcements are independent and do not necessarily reflect the views of the governors, officers, members or staff of the Chamber. No part of this publication may be reproduced without written consent of the copyright holder. Shanghai Centre, Suite 568 1376 Nanjing West Road Shanghai, 200040 China tel: (86-21) 6279-7119 fax: (86-21) 6279-7643 www.amcham-shanghai.orgSpecial thanks to the 2019 AmCham Shanghai President’s Circle SponsorsINSIGHTThe Journal of the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai - September/October 2019FEATURESHighlights from the 2019 China Business Survey Respondents’ insights into the current and future business environment The future of mutinational corporations in China How international firms are faring in the domestic marketAn opportunist’s market for A-grade property Compelling valuations attract commercial property investorsManaging in, managing out A guide to avoiding the perils and pitfalls of hiring and firing senior staffBringing gridiron to the PRCInside the NFL’s plans to grow a football fanbasePOLICY PERSPECTIVESStaying smart about complianceHow to embed a compliance mindset into your companyThe state of U.S.- China relationsWu Xinbo offers a domestic perspective TECHNOLOGYLaunching a digital transformationThermo Fisher’s Lewis Choi on shifting minds towards the futureDigital dronesQ&A with Clobotics CEO George Yan23261820MEMBER NEWSEvent reportRecap of selected events from the past two monthsMonth in picturesSelected photos from the past two months’ AmCham eventsBoard of governors briefingNotes from the August board meetingWeekly Briefing Bits & BobsIrreverent takes on the news2830323405070912154www.amcham-shanghai.orgwww.amcham-shanghai.org4With the escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and China, American companies in China are confronted with unprecedented challenges not seen since the first American company began operating in China four decades ago....
