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Why Western Digital Firms Have Failed in China

Harvard Business

And these factors have not stopped Western multinationals from succeeding in China in car manufacturing, fast-moving consumer goods, and even sectors where culture plays a key role, such as beer, coffee shops, fast food, and the film industry. failure to fully embed operations in China. Uber sold its operation to Didi Chuxing.

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What the Rise of Russian Hackers Means for Your Business

Harvard Business

In recent years, the Chinese frequently stole sensitive commercial data , such as intellectual property, to gain competitive advantages for their state-owned enterprises. The North Koreans lashed out against Sony Pictures to protest a not-quite-Oscar-worthy film that featured the dramatic death of Kim Jong-un.