[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 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 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…
[BCSA BUSINESS TEAM 24/25 -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 Read more…
[BCSA BUSINESS TEAM 24/25 – 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. Read more…
[BCSA BUSINESS TEAM 24/25 – 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 Read more…
[BCSA BUSINESS TEAM 24/25 – 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, Read more…