China and the West: commercial pragmatism versus political resistance
September 21, 2024
Echoing the sentiment often associated with Calvin Coolidge, who famously said, 'The chief business of the American people is business,' the reasoning from a business perspective is straightforward: China delivers. Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory stands as a testament to this, producing hundreds of thousands of electric vehicles annually. Chinese firms like BYD and CATL lead in renewable energy and electric vehicle sectors, illustrating how partnerships with China are driven by practical needs rather than ideology. The 2023 Edelman Trust Barometer shows that confidence in Chinese firms, especially in tech and energy, is growing among business leaders, who prioritise results over political...
