China in 2007

Dave examines China and the way they do business; how it has changed over the past two decades, the reasons so many Americans are doing business over there and the impact that has had on their culture and society. Plus - the demand for oil has Americans over a barrel, and an author's surprising take on the state of our environment things may not be as bad as we are led to believe.

Episode Segments:

The Business of China Mike Saxon, author of An Americans Guide to Doing Business in China discusses the ways Chinese business practices have changed since the death of Mao Tse Tsung, the differences between American and Chinese business practices, and offers an interesting perspective on the problems Mattel has had with Chinese imports.
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The Culture of China Adam Segal, The senior fellow for China studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, examines the ways Chinese culture has changed since they have moved away for communism, and talks about how they are preparing for the 2008 Summer Games in Beijing.
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Chinas Geo-Politics Dave and Adam Segal discuss Chinas place in the worlds political arena, how their military has changed over the past decade, and talk about the state of Chinese relations with Taiwan.
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The Business of Oil As prices soar, and US reserves diminish, the demand for oil continues to rise from American Consumers. But Tom Mast, author of Over a Barrel A Simple Guide to the Oil Shortage, believes tough times are ahead, and drastic measures need to be taken to steer Americans over to alternate sources of fuel.
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An Optimistic View of the Environment The media would lead you to believe the world is on the brink of an environmental crisis. But Dr. Seymour Garte believes there are many reasons to be optimistic, and he outlines them with Dave, as they discuss his book Where We Stand: A Surprising Look at the Real State of Our Planet.
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An Optimistic View of the Environment - Part Two Dave and Seymour continue their discussion on the state of our environment, offer opinions on Al Gores An Inconvenient Truth, and advise you on whom to believe when it comes to problems with the environment.
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Over A Barrel Over a Barrel: A Simple Guide to the Oil Shortage provides a balanced and factual picture of the medium-to-long range role of oil in supplying the world’s energy needs, and explores life in a world with declining oil and no alternatives – an unpleasant life.

An Americans Guide To Doing Business In China Seymour Garte, Ph.D. (Pittsburgh, PA) is a professor of environmental and occupational health at the University Of Pittsburgh School Of Public Health and a working scientist with over 30 years of experience in the field. His articles have appeared in Nature and countless other scientific publications. He has been funded in his research by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, the National Cancer Institute, and the American Cancer Society.

Guest(s) Appearing on this Episode

Adam Segal Adam Segal is the Maurice R. Greenberg senior fellow for China studies at the Council on Foreign Relations. An expert on Chinese domestic politics, technology development, foreign policy, and security issues, Dr. Segal currently leads a study group on Asian innovation and technological entrepreneurship. Previously, he was the project director for a Council-sponsored independent task force on Chinese military modernization. Before coming to the Council, Dr. Segal was an arms control analyst for the China Project at the Union of Concerned Scientists. He has been a visiting scholar at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Center for International Studies, the Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences, and Qinghua University in Beijing. He has taught at Vassar College and Columbia University. Dr. Segal has a PhD and a BA in government from Cornell University, and an MA in international relations from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University. Click Here to Visit His Website

Mike Saxon Mike Saxon is a graduate of Cornell University and holds an M.B.A. from Stanford in Marketing and Finance. He has negotiated partnerships between American companies and Chinese manufacturing companies for the past two decades. Mr. Saxon presently consults with American clients who are looking to start businesses in China. He has traveled extensively through China and has done business in more than twenty of China's major cities. He resides in Fullerton, CA. Click Here to Visit His Website

Tom Mast Tom Mast received BS and MS degrees in mechanical engineering from The University of Texas and Stanford and an MBA from Harvard. His career began as a Navy Civil Engineer Corps officer in the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard’s power generation department and in Spain. His subsequent career was in the management of manufacturing operations and engineering. He held management and executive positions in an oil tool and forging company, an integrated manufacturer of fabricated and machined equipment, and a personal computer corporation. He also founded a modular home company making energy-efficient starter homes. Mast was responsible for new product development in most of his positions and saw many successful products from conception to market. He holds four patents. In recent years, he has consulted in product development processes as well as in manufacturing. He lives in Austin, Texas. Click Here to Visit His Website

Seymore Garte Seymour Garte, Ph.D. (Pittsburgh, PA) is a professor of environmental and occupational health at the University Of Pittsburgh School Of Public Health and a working scientist with over 30 years of experience in the field. His articles have appeared in Nature and countless other scientific publications. He has been funded in his research by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, the National Cancer Institute, and the American Cancer Society. Click Here to Visit His Website