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The China Business Conundrum

Ensure That \"Win-Win\" Doesn't Mean Western Companies Lose Twice
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Ken Wilcox's "The China Business Conundrum" offers a firsthand account of his attempts to establish a joint venture between Silicon Valley Bank and the Chinese government.

The book details the complexities and challenges of navigating the Chinese business landscape, highlighting cultural differences and unexpected obstacles.

Wilcox shares his experiences, including the systematic efforts to sabotage the project and steal SVB's business model.

He provides actionable advice based on meticulous notes and interviews with various individuals in China.

The book serves as a cautionary tale and a guide for those seeking to do business in China.

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Jack Farley
as the author of the book, describing in detail how the Chinese wing of Silicon Valley Bank was hampered and eventually taken over by Chinese bankers.
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What Really Happened To Silicon Valley Bank | Ken Wilcox (SVB CEO 2001 - 2011) on SVB’s Collapse and How China Took Over Shanghai SVB
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Peter Lorentzen
as a firsthand account of challenges establishing a joint venture in China and the CCP's efforts to sabotage the project.
Ken Wilcox, "The China Business Conundrum: Ensure That "Win-Win" Doesn't Mean Western Companies Lose Twice" (John Wiley & Sons, 2024)
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Bernard Leong
as the book being discussed in the podcast.
The China Business Conundrum with Ken Wilcox
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Peter Lorentzen
as a book detailing
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Ken Wilcox
's experiences establishing a joint venture in China and the challenges encountered.
Ken Wilcox, "The China Business Conundrum: Ensure That "Win-Win" Doesn't Mean Western Companies Lose Twice" (John Wiley & Sons, 2024)
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Peter Lorentzen
as a firsthand account of challenges establishing a joint venture in China.
Ken Wilcox, "The China Business Conundrum: Ensure That "Win-Win" Doesn't Mean Western Companies Lose Twice" (John Wiley & Sons, 2024)

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