[Authors: Gioia(Wen Jing) Wu, Paris Chang, advisor: Luisa Qiu] IntroductionChina is a global leader in producing counterfeit and pirated goods, with a substantial portion of these products ending up in the United States. In 2021, U.S. Customs and Border Protection reported that 75% of the counterfeit and pirated items they Read more…
[Author: Lucia Wu] THESPRESSO is an initiative designed to connect our community with distinguished professionals, including Bocconi alumni and successful entrepreneurs with ties to China. This project draws inspiration from the well-known concept of a “coffee chat,” but with a unique twist—it unifies the cultural symbolism of two iconic beverages: Read more…
[Author: Gianni Hu] Among the Four Great Classical Novels of China (中国四大名著), Outlaws of the Marsh (水浒传, Shuǐhǔ Zhuàn), authored by Shi Nai’an during the Ming dynasty, stands as a towering achievement in Chinese literature. This epic tale, rich with adventure and drama, narrates the lives of a group of Read more…
[Authors: Riccardo Lora & Louis Hu, advisor : Luisa Qiu] China’s luxury market has evolved rapidly, establishing itself as a key player in the global high-end retail scene. Today, China represents nearly 35% of all luxury purchases worldwide, and some forecasts suggest it could dominate the market by 2025, potentially Read more…
[Authors: Yazhi Hu] 三国演义 (The romance of The Three Kingdoms) is a famous historical novel in China, written by Luo Guangzhong in the fourteenth century. Based on the history, this literary work describes the war between Wei, Shu and Wu from the second half of the second century to the Read more…
[Authors: Luca Zhuo, Giacomo Vavassori , advisor : Daniela Xu] China’s biotechnology sector has grown tremendously over the last decade, making it a major player in global biotech. This growth is thanks to strong government support, big investments, and a commitment to technological progress. The government sees biotech as an Read more…
[Author: Jessica Zheng] Journey to the West is the first chapter-based novel in Chinese literature to embody elements of romanticism, featuring themes of gods, demons, and mythical adventures. It spans 100 chapters and is regarded as one of China’s Four Great Classical Novels (四大名著). Completed in the mid-16th century during Read more…
[Authors: Aoxiang Wang, Valentina Cheng, Advisor : Chiara Hu] Advanced semiconductors, whose production concentrates in South Korea and Taiwan, have recently been in the focus of international attention because of their use in sectors like artificial intelligence and supercomputing. In recent months, attention has shifted to another form of semiconductor: the Read more…
[Author: Matilde Spanò] Dream of the Red Chamber (红楼梦, Hóng lóu mèng), is one of the 18th century China’s most celebrated classical novels written by Cao Xueqin, and considered as one of the “Four Great Classical Novels” of Chinese literature. The novel is a masterpiece not only because of its Read more…
[Author: Luca Zhuo] IntroductionThis article aims to provide an overview of spring weeks and summer internships, specifically tailored for students who are considering a career in high finance. If you’re wondering why finance students are often seen as highly competitive, this article is for you. It focuses primarily on investment Read more…