China Quote by Rebecca MacKinnon
“If you want to have traction in China, you have to be in China.”
About This Quote
Source Article: “The China Paradox”, 2018
Effective influence in a market requires physical presence and local engagement.
In simple terms: To succeed in China, be present there.
Key Takeaway
Engage locally for impact.
Themes
strategy
localization
market entry
Mood
analytical
pragmatic
Type
business
strategic
When to use this quote
- business expansion
- policy advocacy
- media work
Key Concepts
presence
cultural immersion
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you build local partnerships?
- What alternatives exist to physical presence?
A Different Perspective
Physical presence can be costly or risky.
![“[The Dalai Lama] told me some years ago, "I've made every concession to China, and I've been as open and tolerant as I could, and still things get worse in Tibet." If you look at it from one point of view, as he himself says, his monastic position of forbearance and nonviolence hasn't reaped any…” quote by Pico Iyer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9fe/pico-iyer-1252_benefits_the-dalai-lama-told-me-some-years-ago-i_678.jpg)
