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…
[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…