Faced with disruption brought about by digitalization, multinational corporations are realizing the value of partnering with external actors – including start-ups. However, while established corporations and start-ups do have complementary capabilities that could result in win-win collaboration they often find that developing productive partnerships is not straightforward. The very thing that attracts them to each other – their significant differences – also makes it difficult to work together. Therefore, the partnering process must be approached not only enthusiastically but thoughtfully.

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Have a coffee, on us, in Rome, Italy and speak with CEIBS admissions staff about the full-time English-language MBA programme at China Europe International Business School.

Have a coffee, on us, in Milan, Italy and speak with CEIBS admissions staff about the full-time English-language MBA programme at China Europe International Business School.

Have a coffee, on us, in London, UK and speak with CEIBS admissions staff about the full-time English-language MBA programme at China Europe International Business School.

L’émergence d’une classe moyenne, de plus en plus nombreuse et de plus en plus exigeante, est un des marqueurs de l’économie chinoise de ces dernières années. Les enjeux financiers sont considérables, car, cette classe moyenne composée de différentes strates, est apparue depuis l’ouverture économique du pays et dispose d’un pouvoir d’achat en constante augmentation. Une montée en puissance assortie d’aspirations nouvelles de qualité, de disponibilité et d’immédiateté des produits et services.

This year marks the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 47th anniversary of ambassadorial-level diplomatic relations between China and the UK. As such, it represents a valuable opportunity for the deepening of ties in the current “Golden Era” of China-UK relations. At this historic juncture, the UK stands to benefit from opportunities brought on by China’s consumption upgrade and supply-side structural reform, the wider opening of the Chinese market, and the Belt and Road Initiative. As both technology and business models continue to evolve, the changing landscape of the global industrial chain will undoubtedly create unprecedented opportunities for co-operation between Chinese and UK businesses.

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