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Fuyao founder advises Chinese firms on global expansion, respecting local culture

Cao Dewang, founder of Fuyao Glass and a subject of the documentary 'American Factory,' advised Chinese companies expanding internationally to prioritize respecting local laws, culture, and labor practices. Speaking at the University of Hong Kong, Cao emphasized the importance of integrating with local workforces and resources, noting that Fuyao's US operations employ thousands of local staff with a small contingent from China. He cautioned against simply replicating Chinese business methods abroad, highlighting his company's success in the US as a result of this adaptive approach. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Yulu Ao ·

    Chinese billionaire featured in ‘American Factory’ shares lesson for firms going global

    Chinese billionaire Cao Dewang, whose glass-making empire was featured in the Oscar-winning documentary American Factory, has urged Chinese investors expanding overseas to respect local laws, regulations and culture, drawing on decades of experience building a global manufacturin…