From cutting-edge hardware brands like Zeeker, Xiaomi, and DJI to popular apps such as DeepSeek and TikTok and e-commerce giants like Pinduoduo and AliExpress, Chinese brands are becoming increasingly recognized in Kazakhstan. Yet, despite the geographical proximity and shared communist-era experiences between China and Kazakhstan, the rapid rise of Chinese firms remains a puzzle to many.
After all, China today still has the same Communist government and the same Chinese people as it had decades ago —so how has China’s economy transformed so dramatically? More importantly, how can business professionals in Kazakhstan effectively engage with and benefit from China’s evolving economic landscape?
This session is for those looking to better understand China’s business environment and its implications for collaboration. Participants will:
Date: 13 March 2025
Time: 19:00
Format: offline/online
Language: English, Russian with simultaneous translation
Venue: Nazarbayev University, block C3 (Graduate School of Business), 1009
BIO
Dr. Jiyang Dong is an Assistant Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at the Graduate School of Business of Nazarbayev University. Dr. Dong’s research lies at the intersection of corporate political strategy and organization theory, and is primarily developed in the context of Chinese private firms strategically acquiring political resources while avoiding political pressure. His research has been selected at the Academy of Management Annual Conference as a finalist for the OMT Best Dissertation Based Paper Award. Dr. Dong received his PhD in Management from INSEAD. Prior to joining NU, he has worked as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and was on the faculty of the Business School of UIBE in Beijing.
After all, China today still has the same Communist government and the same Chinese people as it had decades ago —so how has China’s economy transformed so dramatically? More importantly, how can business professionals in Kazakhstan effectively engage with and benefit from China’s evolving economic landscape?
This session is for those looking to better understand China’s business environment and its implications for collaboration. Participants will:
- Gain insights into the key forces driving China’s business success.
- Understand China’s unique blend of state capitalism and hyper-competitive markets.
- Learn the fundamentals of effective collaboration with Chinese partners.
Date: 13 March 2025
Time: 19:00
Format: offline/online
Language: English, Russian with simultaneous translation
Venue: Nazarbayev University, block C3 (Graduate School of Business), 1009
BIO
Dr. Jiyang Dong is an Assistant Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at the Graduate School of Business of Nazarbayev University. Dr. Dong’s research lies at the intersection of corporate political strategy and organization theory, and is primarily developed in the context of Chinese private firms strategically acquiring political resources while avoiding political pressure. His research has been selected at the Academy of Management Annual Conference as a finalist for the OMT Best Dissertation Based Paper Award. Dr. Dong received his PhD in Management from INSEAD. Prior to joining NU, he has worked as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and was on the faculty of the Business School of UIBE in Beijing.