[BCSA BUSINESS TEAM 24/25 – Authors: William Gao, Alessandro Yang; Advisor: Yingying Daniela Xu] At the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting of September 2024, the Federal Reserve ratio was cut by 50 basis points, which equals half percentage. What exactly is the Fed rate and what implications does it Read more…
[BCSA SOCIAL MEDIA TEAM – Author: Davide Peluso] Introduction In the flowing elegance of ink upon parchment lies a story of human expression unparalleled in its depth and artistry. Chinese calligraphy, an ancient tradition, transcends mere writing. It is a dance of strokes, a symphony of lines, and a bridge Read more…
[BCSA BUSINESS TEAM 24/25 – Author : Wang Haoqiang; Advisor: Jiang Zhijian] In the first half of the 2024, Shanghai’s GDP reached 2.23 trillion yuan (approximately $307 billion), marking a 4.8% year-on-year growth. The financial leasing sector played a crucial role in Shanghai, especially in helping enterprises survive the post-COVID Read more…
[BCSA BUSINESS TEAM 24/25 – Authors: Alessandro Hu, Alessandro Gallone; Advisor: Yao Tong] China A-shares are the stock shares of companies in mainland China that trade on the two major Chinese stock exchanges, the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) and the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE). In contrast to B-shares, which are Read more…
[BCSA BUSINESS TEAM 24/25 – 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 Read more…
[BCSA BUSINESS TEAM 24/25 – 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 Read more…
[BCSA SOCIAL MEDIA TEAM 24/25 – 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 Read more…
[BCSA BUSINESS TEAM 24/25 – 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 Read more…
[BCSA SOCIAL MEDIA TEAM 24/25 – 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 Read more…
[BCSA BUSINESS TEAM 24/25 -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 Read more…