Here’s another PBS Frontline segment that touches on a number of the things we have or will cover regarding China. It’s titled, “Is Wal-Mart Good For America?”.

The first part of the segment addresses Wal-Mart’s business in the US, but then the documentary shifts to China and a more global perspective. The segment also visits Shenzhen and covers the supply-side of the China/Wal-Mart equation. The segment is very helpful in understading one of the faces of the China-US business relationship. Parenthetically, it’s my understanding that Wal-Mart’s largest store in the world (or one of its largest stores) is located in Shenzhen.  I tried to develop some of our connections to get us a tour and presentation by management at that particular store, but it fell through due to timing issues. Next year we will try again!

Here is a safety video you MUST watch in it’s entirety before we leave (it makes some good points and it’s also a Risk Management requirement that you watch it). It’s a 1/2 hour video. You will need to sign a document that verifies you watched this video (currently located in the OCOB Grad Programs office — stop by during our open hours of operation and you can sign it!).