Wharton Stories: China

Beijing skyline during a sunset
“If I think about the two bigger economic issues than trade, they are market access and innovation — who’s going to control innovation in the 21st century.”

Dean Garrett on Why Trade Isn’t the Biggest Issue Between the U.S. and China

Amy Gutmann with a blond bob and red blazer speaking at a podium with a hanging Penn banner, paneled walls behind her.
The Penn Wharton China Center welcomed President Amy Gutmann to Beijing, where she discussed the growing connection between Penn, China, and the world.

Highlights from an Evening in Beijing with Penn President Amy Gutmann

Speaker lecturing to audience at PWCC
Penn/Wharton alumni and industry experts from leading Chinese companies explore the rise of these industries in China and share insights about the new opportunities and challenges they pose.

PWCC Panel Discussion Explores the Future of China’s Cultural and Creative Industries

Jin Yuchen and Liu Tianyi performing for the audience.
Penn alumni and Chinese musicians connect at the Penn Wharton China Center in Beijing for a folk arts performance.

Penn Wharton China Center Celebrates Chinese Folk Performing Arts

The wing of an airplane in flight
PWCC and Future Aerospace hosted the 2018 International Salon of Commercial Space Industry Development and Investment to look at new opportunities in the field.

Experts Convene at Penn Wharton China Center to Explore the Future of the Commercial Aerospace Industry

Robert Zou talked at Penn Wharton China Center
Founder, chairman, and CEO of Arrail Group, Robert Zou, WG’94, shares takeaways from his experience as an entrepreneur in China and his success in the health care sector.

6 Pieces of Advice for New Entrepreneurs in China — and Beyond

Picture of Prof. John Zhang teaching in China. He wears a black suit and white shirt, and is gesturing as he speaks. The classroom is filled with students.
A three-day joint Global Modular Course blends classroom knowledge and cultural learning for MBA students from Wharton and Peking University’s Guanghua School of Management.

MBA Students Head to Beijing for an Immersive Learning Experience on Marketing to the Chinese Consumer

Winter Peng at her book launch at the Penn Wharton China Center. She is wearing a dark-blue dress and smiling into a microphone. A podium is beside her.
After hosting her first book launch at Penn Wharton China Center, Winter Peng, WG’18, talks about how she found new opportunities and connections in the creative world through business school.

How This Fintech Investor Found a Way to Combine Her Finance Background and Love for Storytelling

High school students compete at the KWHS Investment Competition Regional Semifinals in Beijing. They wear blue blazers and gesture behind them. Judges and audience members watch.
“We witness such impressive teamwork and communication skills, and appreciate the students’ stories about the struggles and triumphs with these types of dynamics. From start to finish, this competition is a testament to the value of engaging, hands-on learning.”

High School Teams Showcase Their Strategic Thinking at the First-Ever KWHS Investment Competition Regional Finals in China

Mt Everest
An accomplished mountaineer who has reached the North Pole, the South Pole, and all of the Seven Summits, Lei Wang, WG’03, spoke to a packed audience at Penn Wharton China Center in Beijing about how to reach your highest potential.

How a Wharton Expedition Inspired This MBA Alumna to Complete the 7+2 Adventure Grand Slam