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Invisible Hand Revealed: Why Own When You Can Rent

November 27, 2012 By Brian Viard

CKGSB, Brian Viard

Sinopec failed to acquire China Gas Holdings, yet it might be better off that way. Here’s why. Sinopec’s recent failure to acquire China Gas Holdings has attracted much attention as the first hostile takeover attempt in Chinese history–even more so because the much smaller China Gas thwarted the efforts of the much larger Sinopec. The failure also […]

Filed Under: 2012, All Articles, Best Practice, ExpertSpeak, Invisible Hand Revealed, Joint Ventures, Strategy, Winning in China Tagged With: AOL, China Gas Holdings, Invisible Hand Revealed, Joint Ventures, Mergers and Acquisitions, Sinopec, Time Warner

China’s globalization efforts move full steam ahead

February 28, 2011 By CKGSB Knowledge

While throngs of Chinese shoppers are buying up Louis Vuitton bags, iPhones and Rolex watches as fast as they can get their hands on them, more Chinese firms abundant with capital are also rapidly buying foreign companies amid the stagnating US and European economies. This trend shows no signs of slowing down. State-controlled energy giants […]

Filed Under: 2011, All Articles, Chinese Economy, Connections, Economy, Emerging Economies, Policy and Law Tagged With: Ernst & Young, Foreign Acquisitions, Haier, Luxury Goods, Sinopec, State Capitalism

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