CNN Interview with Chinese author, Yu Hua

Vienne Lee was authorized to be the English-Mandarin Simultaneous Interpreter for Yu Hua and Kevin Drew at CNN, 2008. Vienne was excited to share the Chinese culture by redefining the values and meaning of the book.

Finance Mandarin Reading Club Recommendation: TO LIVE, Yu Hua.
An award-winning, internationally acclaimed Chinese bestseller, originally banned in China but recently named one of the last decade's ten most influential books there, To Live tells the epic story of one man's transformation from the spoiled son of a rich landlord to an honorable and kindhearted peasant.

After squandering his family's fortune in gambling dens and brothels, the young, deeply penitent Fugui settles down to do the honest work of a farmer. Forced by the Nationalist Army to leave behind his family, he witnesses the horrors and privations of the Civil War, only to return years later to face a string of hardships brought on by the ravages of the Cultural Revolution. Left with an ox as the companion of his final years, Fugui stands as a model of flinty authenticity, buoyed by his appreciation for life in this narrative of humbling power.

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Media Training Success, JP Morgan Asset Management Story

Eddy Wong, Managing Director, JP Morgan, was the moderator in Business Mandarin at the HKIFA event on 30 Oct 2015.  This event had 300 participants from Asset Management giants, regulators, HKSAR govt, HKEX, SFC, public media and certainly industry players.  Blackrock, Fidelity, Invesco, Schroder, Manulife, HSBC, Deutsche Bank, Standard Life, Principal, KPMG, PcW, EY... all were present.

Although Eddy is not a native Mandarin speaker, he excels himself by committing in media coaching in Business Mandarin. At the HKIFA event, he facilitated an excellent conversation with the panel members - who are all native Mandarin speakers - from bank custodian, fund recognition lawyers, online fund sales, tech-finance, 020 and wealth management in the PRC.

Eddy committed 75 minutes per week for a high-impact coaching Media Business Mandarin coaching. Before the HKIFA event, he worked untill 1150pm to fine-tune his speech and overview the details of the flow of conversation, and understand deeply the speakers viewpoints. It paid off, and I am proud of him..

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Eddy Wong has committed to a leadership communication coaching in Business Mandarin. Eddy is an excellent spokesman for JPMorgan for fund distribution in the PRC.  He is building the JPMorgan brand, and positioning JPMorgan as the market leader in fund distribution and fund recognition.  

You are the next one for a keynote speech in Mandarin Chinese. Connect Vienne Lee here at LinkedIn, or call 2895 1088, or viennelee@financemandarin.com 

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In conversation with HKEX CEO Nicolas Aguzin

“ I don’t anticipate significant shift in our strategy around being ‘China anchored’. China is a very strategic advantage that HKEX has, and we should leverage it to the maximum as possible”. ——Nicolas Aguzin, CEO of HKEX

It is undeniable that China has played a significant role in bringing Hong Kong onto the international stage of the financial industry. Hong Kong is a gateway that connects China and the rest of the Western world. Its diversification has drawn influxes of capital flow into the city, which brings wealth and prosperity that lasted for decades.

Finance Mandarin is your take-off point to enter the China market. We help business executives to hone the business Mandarin language to ameliorate their negotiations and meetings with clients. We teach the Mandarin language using the case methodology and latest China market insights to accelerate students' learning progress.

Finance Mandarin offers 1 on 1 and group Mandarin Coaching for Business Purposes with Finance Focus materials. Enrol 1-on-1 session anytime and anywhere.

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Finance Mandarin takes our student to PingAn Good Doctor APP

Task-Base teaching methodologies case: Chinese online medical consultation LIVE

With the coronavirus outbreak making constant headlines these days it can be a little bit overwhelming trying to decide when to go to the doctor for other smaller issues. One has to ask themselves, “is it worth going to the doctor to fix a small problem, while at the same time risking getting infected with a larger problem?”

Luckily for people using PingAn Good Doctor App, there is an alternative for people who want to receive a great medical consultation and getting medicine without leaving their homes!

Today, we would like to share with you the story of Kim Eun-Hee, a Korean student learning Finance Mandarin for his job in asset management. Kim graduated from an Ivy League University in the United States.

Now, he is in his gardening leave and preparing for the Level 3 of his Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), and as such, only has limited time to learn Finance Mandarin. He invested and committed to a tailor-made 1-1 online 150-hour intensive Finance Mandarin M&A Certificate course.

Kim wants to strengthen his ability to communicate with his invested companies. He knows that his in-depth understanding of Chinese companies and fluent Mandarin communication skills will help him become more competitive in the workplace.

In today’s lesson, Kim learned about the Ping An Good Doctor platform—an online medical consultation platform in China. The PingAn Good Doctor APP is an incredibly useful platform for those living in China. In under 15 minutes, a doctor is able to judge a problem by asking relevant questions, investigating a patient’s medical history, and by looking at pictures of a potential problem.

Doctors on the app are also able to recommend what treatment a patient should take. The app is so convenient that people can also buy medicine online—eliminating long waits and the hassle of going to a drug store to pick up a prescription.

Using this platform, Kim conducted practice exercises in class, that would allow him to practice consulting a doctor in China. Together with his teacher, Kim used WeChat to log into the Ping An Good Doctor app. As part of his detailed lesson plan, Kim acted as a patient and conducted an online consultation, asking the question: “What should I do if my skin has a problem?”

The exercise allowed Kim to practice real-world applications to the vocabulary and phrases learned in class, all with the guidance of a teacher.

One of the benefits of this class is REAL role play, the task-based approach to learning. Task-based language learning allows students to focus on materials that have real-world applications. Instead of learning the language in isolation, students use their skills in ways that benefit their daily life.

For people living in China, there are many similar applications, such as Alibaba AliHealth or Tencent’s WeDoctor (Weiyi) APP. Being able to navigate these applications is integral to having a successful life in China.

In future classes, we will continue studying related topics to online medical consultations to better understand the current status of online medical treatment. Moreover, students in this intensive class will learn about China’s healthcare system, including reforms and macroeconomic policies, to better understand the future development of the Chinese medical industry, as well as its current limitations and restrictions. 

In this Finance Mandarin LIVE online class, Kim learned about the Parent company Ping An Insurance and founder of Ping An Good Doctor, as well as the online medical business models, valuation, stock price up to the market crash. 

This lesson is only the beginning of our many amazing courses. Stick around to hear about the great classes that Finance Mandarin has to offer and the phenomenal work our students are doing all over the world.

If you want to join Business Mandarin for Finance course and learn about Ping An Good Doctor and the online Medical Health + AI industry, connect Vienne Lee for a review class: Here you can click the link for sample course content: https://www.financemandarin.com/course-fm010-asset-management

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Next Finance Mandarin Reading Club’s Choice: Weijian Shan’s new book “Money Games”

Next Finance Mandarin Reading Club’s Choice: Weijian Shan’s new book “Money Games”

“Money Games” is a riveting tale of one of the most successful buyout deals ever: the acquisition and turnaround of what used to be Korea's largest bank by the American firm Newbridge Capital.

Full of intrigue and suspense, this insider's account is told by the chief architect of the deal itself, the celebrated author and private equity investor Weijian Shan.

With billions of dollars at stake, and the nation's economic future on the line, Newbridge Capital sought to become the first foreign firm in history to take control of one of Korea's most beloved financial institutions.

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Nicolas Aguzin, CEO of HKEX: What Is The Future of Hong Kong's Financial Industry?

On the 15th July 2021, the Finance Mandarin team joined the “Hong Kong: Financing Asia’s Growth” forum held by Asia Society Hong Kong. The VIP speaker for the event was Nicolas Aguzin, the CEO of HKEX, and moderated by Ronnie Chan, the Chairman of Hang Lung Group Limited.

Asia Society Hong Kong Center organised Finance Asia’s Growth today, with Nicolas Aguzin, Chief Executive Officer of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) as the speaker.

The Future "Big Bang" in Finance

Mr. Aguzin emphasized that there will be a “big bang” in finance for Hong Kong in the next 10 years. Hong Kong’s capital market is expected to grow to over US$100 trillion and will be the biggest value creation and movement of money that humanity has ever seen.

“The best years of Hong Kong are ahead of us”, stated Aguzin.

The relationship between Hong Kong and China

The greater the Shenzhen and Shanghai do, the greater the Hong Kong performs. Hong Kong’s prospect is closely related to the development of Shenzhen and Shanghai. Mr. Aguzin stated that Hong Kong must work closely together to create vibrancy in the market to bring fortune and prosperity to the people. 

What can Hong Kong do to continue to strive in the future?

Mr. Aguzin commented that the HKEX needs to continuously look for areas of improvement. He shared an example of the black storm signal that was hoisted a few weeks ago, which caused the market's suspension. The lack of volatility needs to be addressed since work-from-home has already been a trend ever since the pandemic started. HKEX will look for solutions to tackle its vulnerabilities such as undisrupted operation under unforeseeable bad weather.

In general, Mr. Aguzin had high expectations and optimism about Hong Kong’s future development. He emphasized that there is a complementary relationship between Hong Kong and China, that the progress of Shenzhen and Shanghai will directly flourish Hong Kong’s wealth. Therefore, he highly encouraged companies to work closely in China to grasp a position to grow their business. 

It is mutually believed that there are vast opportunities in mainland China. This further highlights the importance of learning the nation’s language: Mandarin Chinese. Learning the Mandarin language is the most fundamental stepping stone to open doors of opportunities in China. It helps you to understand better the mentality of Chinese people and their business strategies.

“If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his own language, that goes to his heart.”

Finance Mandarin has been providing Business Chinese Language Courses, using real case studies and with topics on JUMBO IPOs as learning materials.

Case Studies on IPOs includes Alibaba, China Tower, Kuaishou, Xiaomi, JD.COM, Meituan, Netease, Baidu, Bilibili, Yum China, Evergrande and more.

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Charles Li, former CEO of HKEX: Next Potential Global Trend: Cashless Society

What did Charles Li reply when Ming Pao asked “ why DiDi Chuxing choose US IPO? “

Charles Li's LIVE speech in Mandarin Chinese: Continuous Development of the Finance Industry in Hong Kong

Finance Mandarin joined the Insight Forum held by Our Hong Kong Foundation on 6th July 2021 (Tue) 3 pm – 4:30 pm HKT for the insights from professionals:

🔍 Charles Li, Senior Advisor to the Board at Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX)

🔍 Laurence Li, Chairman of Financial Services Development Council

🔍 Wang Lei, CEO of Huatai Financial Holdings (Hong Kong) Limited

🔍 Kenny Lam, CEO of Two Sigma Asia Pacific

🔍 Stephen Wong, Deputy Executive Director and Head of Public Policy Insititute of Our Hong Kong Foundation

Mr Charles Li is the former Chief Executive of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX).

Insights from Li:

✔️ Next Potential Global Trend: Cashless Society

✔️ Worth discussion in the Finance Industry: Is it an opportunity or a challenge?

✔️ China 🇨🇳, and Hong Kong could lead the trend of cashless payments to the world if preparation is done

✔️ More small businesses (Labour Entrepreneurship) may lead in China

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