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Loki figure5/15/2011
  Q: I am wondering if there is a "Trickster" mythological figure in Chinese mythology like there is in ...
  A: as a follower of Jung and Joseph Campbell I loved your question. Her is a start for you: LI-NEZHA: ...
wondering china5/15/2011
  Q: or what kinda dolls do they sell there for chinese gils to play with? please help thanks
  A: They do indeed sell hundreds of variations on dolls in China. Chinese girls love them as much as ...
Science jobs in china3/23/2010
  Q: I'm 16 and I live in the UK. When I'm older, I love to live in china for a number of reasons. ...
  A: Your best route at this point(although things change) would be to work for a Western based company ...
Manufacturing in China12/11/2009
  Q: What is the average cost of property for Manufacturing business? What is the average cost of ...
  A: The easy and quick answer is that there is no average. Especially not in China. A factory could be ...
Mailing personal things to China10/21/2008
  Q: My 24 year old daughter has relocated to China to teach English in Shenzhen. She specifically had ...
  A: I am sorry to hear of this. Sadly it is not uncommon. With Chinese customs it can be a crap shoot. ...
Reavel from Shangahi to Schenzen6/25/2008
  Q: I am in Shanghai for 4 days, and have a day to spare. Which is the best way of reaching Schenzen ...
  A: If you are short on time the best way to go is to fly from Shanghai to Shenzhen. I believe it is ...
business / teaching English in Hong Kong11/29/2007
  Q: i want to do business in Hong Kong or China and was wondering if i could get a job teaching English ...
  A: Yes, it is very possible. Many people come to China or HK to teach and then explore other ...
importing goods frm china to uk10/14/2007
  Q: how i go about buying goods in bulk to sell over in the uk do i need a tradeing licence or what do i ...
  A: I hope you are well. Thank you for writing me. In the USA you do not need a trading license, I am ...
Hongkong & Shenzhen10/12/2007
  Q: My name is Arjun and i am currently staying in Penang Malaysia. I am planning to make a trip to ...
  A: I would spend day 1 exploring Kowloon, do some shopping, then take the Star Ferry across to HK ...
Hongkong & Shenzhen10/5/2007
  Q: My name is Arjun and i am currently staying in Penang Malaysia. I am planning to make a trip to ...
  A: Hell Arjun. You will need separate Visas for Hong Kong/Macau and Shenzhen. There is not much to see ...
where to go in Guangzhou9/28/2007
  Q: I'm visiting china for the Canton Fair this October. I want t know where i MUST GO in China during ...
  A: I am not sure how long you plan on spending at the Canton Fair. That will determine how much you can ...

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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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