Silicon Dragon

Where's China? Tech Gurus Can't Find it on the Map

Rebecca Fannin | Posted 08.05.2008 | Business


Rebecca Fannin

China was missing from talk at two major conferences in the Bay Area. The Valley doesn't want to admit its tech dominance is being challenged by a country that just a few years was a manufacturer, not an inventor.

Why Ohio Needs China's Fertilizer

Rebecca Fannin | Posted 07.15.2008 | Business


Rebecca Fannin

What I sense in China is an optimistic spirit of millions of young people. It is uplifting to be around -- whereas as much as I don't like to admit it, Ohio is depressing and depressed.

Wake up, Silicon Valley! Chinese Lessons for American Entrepreneurs

Rebecca Fannin | Posted 06.18.2008 | Business


Rebecca Fannin

For energy, motivation and raw talent, American entrepreneurs cannot compare to their Chinese counterparts. No wonder investors from the U.S. are looking for the next Steve Jobs in the Middle Kingdom.