EPISODE SUMMARY
In this episode, we discuss the journey of David Atnip of doing business in China since arriving in 2003. Why is this useful? 17 years in China actually shows that many things have changed, but most core principles have remained the same. Business culture does not change, but business environment does.
He shares how he pivoted over the years to remain relevant and how the Next Normal gives him a mindset of continuous learning and optimism towards future opportunities. Actually, we covered a lot from running a business to China’s growth and struggles.
- We hope you’ll enjoy - Let’s tune in!”
EPISODE NOTES
About David Atnip
After spending 20 years practicing law in the US in civil and commercial litigation he decided to move and become more familiar with the upcoming superpower called China in 2003. Over the years he did some freelance work as an advisor and partnered with two Chinese business partners in two different business adventures for an extensive period of time.
His knowledge on China and China Business is extraordinary and I always walk away with new nuggets to expand and deepen my China knowledge. In this episode, he did exactly that again.
Episode Content:
Topics that will be discussed:
Why he didn’t want to join a foreign company or joint venture company to kick off his China career.
Takeaways from working with two different Chinese business partners during his China career.
Registered his own company due to change in regulation to encourage entrepreneurs with lower capital registration.
What 3 criteria he uses to start a partnership?
Is Chinese language skills needed to do business in China?
The most recent article he found is worth sharing.
How crisis has helped China to thrive innovation.
What tips he has for foreigners and foreign companies to become successful in China.
The most common question David get asked? And his answer to this.
What is the Next Normal?
Main reason people are leaving
Is it more difficult to run a business compared to ten years ago?
The impact of China’s urbanisation
His war story in China
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