Private Equity in China

Interesting to note heightened interest in agricultural investment in China. Focus on organic crops, environmental benefits. Further, as the middle class grows, China sees demand for higher-quality produce increase, along with a willingness to pay for it. See WSJ-VentureWire, 11/5/2010: http://tinyurl.com/2csy8u4

Good Read

When China Rules the World (The End of the Western World and the Birth of a New Global Order) by Martin Jacques. If nothing else, read this section: "Concluding Remarks: The Eight Differences that Define China"; pp. 414 - 435.

Jacques' book serves to hasten our understanding of what it will take to be globally competitive. Set aside some time to read it.