Comments on: Chris Devonshire-Ellis on Art and Culture in Understanding China Business

By: China Barista

China Barista — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:14:49 +0000

Great art Chris and thanks for sharing.

By: Chris Devonshire-Ellis

Chris Devonshire-Ellis — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:51:39 +0000

Hi Ray, good to see you. Yup thanks for the comments about the art work. Yes it makes sense to use legal counsel and advisors based in China rather than rely on armslength firms and people based thousands of miles away. China is a market where to really have to walk the walk and that means being in-country if you’re going to have any professional credibility. Its that crucial added value that clients investing in China need in an already difficult foreign business environment. Cheers – Chris

By: Ray Kelly

Ray Kelly — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:02:30 +0000

Chris I’ve always enjoyed the China Briefing magazine covers (I’m a long term subscriber) and I have to say I admire your sense of business style. Its to be expected you’ll promote the cultural aspect of your firm, but I also want to confirm what you said: If your consultant is not physically in China, they’re not good enough. Great paintings btw and thanks for sharing your comments and the history behind them. Made my boring summer afternoon in the office a bit brighter! All the best: Ray, Gilt Edge