Shanghai Jiao Tong University Professor Dr. Antony Ni Discusses the Future of Entrepreneurship in China

Washington—China has seen dramatic increases in economic growth and surging entrepreneurship during the past decade. Following years of suppression of the free-market, Chinese workers are now allowed to open private businesses.  Despite these advances, entrepreneurs still face significant obstacles.

In a luncheon seminar hosted by the Hudson Institute and the Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship, Antony Ni, a Visiting Professor at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, and an entrepreneur both in China and in United States, will discuss the future of entrepreneurship in China and how the country could improve its environment for small business.

Asher Epstein, Managing Director of the Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship, and Ying Lowrey, Senior Economist at the Office of Advocacy, U.S. Small Business Administration, will comment. Hudson Institute Senior Fellow Diana Furchtgott-Roth will moderate the discussion.

The seminar will be held at Hudson Institute on Thursday, December 11, 2008 from 11:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Lunch will be served. To RSVP (acceptances only) or to request information, please contact Hudson Institute at 202.974.6451 or e-mail Astha Shrestha at Astha@Hudson.org .