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The Steven Sirski Podcast

SSP34 - Octavio Araujo

Oct 20, 2022
Octavio Araujo, a former colleague in Beijing, discusses the highlights and lowlights of working in China, the rise of basketball in the country, the impact of the 2008-2009 market crash, learning Chinese and China's rise as a global power, the influence of Western media, challenges of pursuing ESL certification, the dating scene in China, the lockdown experience during COVID-19, the evolution of language, analyzing 'Rich Dad Poor Dad' and 'The Creature of Jekyll Island', building wealth as a foreigner in China, the importance of teamwork and motivation in sales, protecting intellectual property rights, and changing perspectives on China and Chinese culture.
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  • There is a shift of power to the Pacific Ocean region, with foreign companies relocating their headquarters outside of China to tap into the growing economic influence.
  • Censorship in China limits creativity, but the younger generation finds ways to express themselves within government boundaries.

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The Shift of Power to the Pacific Ocean

In recent years, there has been a shift of power to the Pacific Ocean region, which includes countries like China, Japan, Singapore, Taiwan, and South Korea. This shift is seen as the center of the world moving from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. Foreign companies that operate in China are now moving their headquarters outside of China, with many relocating to places like Singapore, Hong Kong, or Taiwan. This relocation is a reflection of the growing economic influence of the Pacific region and the opportunities it presents for business.

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