Kate Zhao

Kate Zhao graduated from the Graduate School of Communication at Zhejiang University, with a major in cross-culture communication. She has worked as both a full-time and part-time business reporter at various Chinese media such as China Business, China Marketing, New Marketing, and 21st Century Business Herald. She also worked as a public relations manager for Crest brand at P&G Greater China in Guangzhou.

Chinese Automakers Announce Partnership – Joe Mcdonald

From Seattlepi.com: Two of China’s biggest domestic car companies have formed a partnership to develop new models amid Chinese efforts to create producers able to compete with global automakers. Shanghai Automotive Industries Corp. and Nanjing Automobile Corp. agreed to “comprehensive cooperation” on design, production and sales, Nanjing Auto said in a statement issued over the […]

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Official Chinese Wage Figures Belie Reality – Olivia Chung

From Asia Times Online: China’s recent report of a 12% average annual boost in employee wages from 2002 to 2006 has sparked fierce Internet debate and commentary, with many netizens questioning the accuracy of the figures. According to the Chinese media, both the total income and average wage for employees recorded double-digit growth between 2002 […]

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China State TV Purges Staff After Dumpling Scandal – Reuters

From Reuters: Chinese state television has begun sacking contract staff after a bogus news report about toxic dumplings that drew international alarm and angered propaganda chiefs, newspapers reported on Monday. A report made by Beijing TV and shown on China Central Television (CCTV) this month claimed to show a vendor selling steamed dumplings stuffed with […]

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Alibaba Confirms Plans for IPO – Reuters

From Reuters via Financial Times: Alibaba.com , China’s largest e-commerce company, confirmed on Monday that it is making preparations for an initial public offering, as it seeks to raise capital to expand its international presence. Alibaba, which has long been rumoured as an IPO candidate, is preparing to list its business-to-business unit in Hong Kong […]

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