[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…
[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: 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…
[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: 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…
[Author: Stefania Elementi, Advisor: Sofia Shi] Parallels in the Dairy Industry & What it shows about the Current Chinese Economy In 2018, the Chinese government implemented a policy aimed at increasing self-sufficiency through increased milk and dairy production and consumption, with a target of 41 million tons by 2025. Although Read more…
[Author: Giorgia Guan, Editor: Sofia Shi] Baidu’s Apollo Go (萝卜快跑) is a cutting-edge autonomous ride-hailing service powered by AI, representing the future of driverless transportation. As part of Baidu’s Apollo autonomous driving project, Apollo Go leverages a sophisticated network of technologies, including artificial intelligence, LiDAR, radar, cameras, and GPS, enabling Read more…
[Author: Gianni Zhang, Advisor: Zhijian Jiang] Figure 1: Bottarelli, M. (2024, October 24). Il segreto di Pulcinella dietro il rialzo di oro e argento. IlSussidiario.net. https://www.ilsussidiario.net/news/spy-finanza-il-segreto-di-pulcinella-dietro-il-rialzo-di-oro-e-argento/2763760/ Gold has shown an impressive performance in the first nine months of the year, with gains of +28.1%, +27.2%, and +28.3% in US dollars, Read more…
[Author: Ni Jianhao] The growth of the Chinese EV industry alarmed many lawmakers and politicians in the EU, which on Friday (04/10/2024) voted on the imposition of tariffs on imported electric vehicles from China. The vote was expected to pass, even as German opposition, led by Olaf Scholz, did its Read more…