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Hi, I'm 16 and I live in the UK. When I'm older, I love to live in china for a number of reasons. However, to keep it short and sweet I just want to ask you if looking for a job involving science (preferably chemical/biological) is a good idea because I heard that china invests a lot into science but I can't be too sure!
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Ryan

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Hello Ryan.

Thanks for writing.

Your best route at this point(although things change) would be to work for a Western based company that could eventually send you to China to work on their operations there.

On the other hand, if you spend the years needed to master Mandarin, you could potentially get hired directly by a Chinese company.

You have the right idea though.  China is moving quickly up the innovation, science and technology ladder.  Couple that with their new importance as a global power and the ever increasing importance of science to economic growth, you would do well to follow that path.

Best regards,

Michael

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Michael A. Zakkour

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Anything about doing business in China, China Manufacturing and Sourcing, Chinese Culture, China Business Culture, Cross Cultural Training, China Consulting, The rise of China and India. Indian infrastructure and future business opportunirties. China vs. India.

Experience

CEO of China BrightStar, LLC a Chinese/American manufacturing, sourcing and consulting company. We have offices and factories in Beijing, Guangdong, Hong Kong and New York. We serve small and medium-sized companies and Fortune 500 companies doing business or seeking to do business in China. Previously lived and worked in China for BGSD, a China manufacturing and sourcing company. Served as VP of business development.

Organizations
China Institute Asia Society Dickens Society

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Numerous daily newspapers, trade magazines, business magazines and general interest magazines.

Education/Credentials
B.A. in Marketing B.A. in Journalism Masters Degree in Political Science

Past/Present Clients
Wal-Mart, Microsoft, Continetal Airlines, JC Penney, Philip Morris and many more.

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