Article by Luisa Qiu Introduction: A landmark deal in cross-border commerce In a move that signals a significant shift in the global retail landscape, Chinese e-commerce leader JD.com announced in July 2025 its intention to acquire German retail giant Ceconomy AG, the parent company of MediaMarket and Saturn. This €2.2 Read more…
Article by Maia Trubiano In late October 2025, China’s Communist Party called for a nationwide mobilisation to achieve “decisive breakthroughs” in semiconductors and other strategic technologies. The message, issued through a central committee document outlining priorities for the upcoming 2026–2030 Five-Year Plan, signalled a new phase in Beijing’s push for Read more…
China’s travel industry is undergoing a significant transformation in the post-pandemic era. It used to be dominated by rigid group tours, but now it reflects a more diverse, experience-driven approach to tourism. Chinese travelers – especially younger generations – are seeking personalized, immersive, and flexible journeys shaped by economic changes, Read more…
[BCSA BUSINESS TEAM 24/25 – Scriptwriter: Sarthak Agarwal] Introduction Alfredo Altavilla is no stranger to challenges. With over 30 years in the automotive industry, including various pivotal roles at Fiat Chrysler and now Special Advisor at BYD for Euopean Market, he has navigated some of the industry’s most defining moments. Read more…
The Rise of Kweichow Moutai as China’s Market Giant In a market where tech giants like Tencent reign supreme, it’s remarkable that Kweichow Moutai—a liquor producer—still ranks among China’s top publicly traded companies. Born as a state-owned distillery, Moutai has grown into a cultural and financial powerhouse. After peaking near Read more…
[BCSA BUSINESS TEAM 24/25 – Author : Faye Marie Chen Setiawan; Advisor : Wang Haoqiang] In recent news, Hangzhou has basked in newfound praise as the “next silicon valley of China” [16]. Its most prominent group of tech start-ups have been nicknamed Hangzhou’s ‘6 Little Dragons’ (六小笼). They consist of: Read more…
Introduction: Host: good evening everyone my name is Boris joining me today is Louis and it is my pleasure to welcome our guest Alessandro a seasoned professional with over 12 years of international experience Alessandro currently leads the European customer success team at Alibaba where he helps SMEs navigate global Read more…
[BCSA BUSINESS TEAM 24/25 – Authors: Sarthak Agarwal, ZhiYi Chen; Advisor: Chiara Hu] Over the past decade, China has embarked on a strategic mission to reduce its reliance on the U.S. dollar in international trade and finance. It has significantly reduced its reliance of US Dollar by doing more than Read more…
Introduction: We’re excited to have Valerio with us today. He’s a Senior Brand Specialist at Amazon, where he works with brands to help them grow on the platform. Valerio graduated from Bocconi University, where he completed both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in management. In his nearly three years at Read more…
[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…