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Michael A. Zakkour

U.S.

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Expertise

Anything about doing business in China, China Manufacturing and Sourcing, Chinese Culture, China Business Culture, Cross Cultural Training, China Consulting, The rise of China and India. Indian infrastructure and future business opportunirties. China vs. India.

Experience in the area

CEO of China BrightStar, LLC a Chinese/American manufacturing, sourcing and consulting company. We have offices and factories in Beijing, Guangdong, Hong Kong and New York. We serve small and medium-sized companies and Fortune 500 companies doing business or seeking to do business in China. Previously lived and worked in China for BGSD, a China manufacturing and sourcing company. Served as VP of business development.

Organizations

China Institute Asia Society Dickens Society

Publications

Numerous daily newspapers, trade magazines, business magazines and general interest magazines.

Education/Credentials

B.A. in Marketing B.A. in Journalism Masters Degree in Political Science

Past/Present Clients

Wal-Mart, Microsoft, Continetal Airlines, JC Penney, Philip Morris and many more.

Average Ratings

Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	T	P	Comments
TJ	06/24/09	10	10	10	10
ursula	02/22/08	10	10	10	10	Great!
Jasmine	10/12/07	10	10	10	10	thanx

Recent Answers from Michael A. Zakkour

2008-10-21 Mailing personal things to China:

Hello David. I am sorry to hear of this. Sadly it is not uncommon. With Chinese customs it can be a crap shoot. The best advice I can offer is this: Prepare a formal statement to them that it

2008-06-25 Reavel from Shangahi to Schenzen:

Hello. If you are short on time the best way to go is to fly from Shanghai to Shenzhen. I believe it is about a 90 minute flight. Use Hangqio Airport. It is the older airport closer to downtown

2007-11-29 business / teaching English in Hong Kong:

Hello. Yes, it is very possible. Many people come to China or HK to teach and then explore other opportunities for doing business once they get here. This is not very difficult. You need to find

2007-10-14 importing goods frm china to uk:

Hello Craig. I hope you are well. Thank you for writing me. In the USA you do not need a trading license, I am not sure about the UK, my guess is no but you should check. There are four major steps

2007-10-12 Hongkong & Shenzhen:

Hello Arjun. I would spend day 1 exploring Kowloon, do some shopping, then take the Star Ferry across to HK Island, go up to Victoria Peak, have lunch and take the escalator down to the midlands and

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