China dream revised? Expat careers in China from 2000 to 2025

Описание: Why did China guarantee fast-track careers for foreign executives in the early 2000s—and why doesn’t it anymore? What does China offer ambitious expats instead?

In this video, I (Gabor Holch, intercultural leadership coach, consultant, and author of the book Dragon Suit) compare the expat executive experience in China between 2000 and 2025.

From explosive economic growth and career catapults to today’s digital restrictions, geopolitical headwinds, and shrinking expat communities, this video is not only for those prepare for doing business in or with China, but for everyone in global leadership, HR, or strategic roles.

Whether you’re planning your next expat assignment, managing international teams, or designing China strategy from HQ, this deep dive reveals:

✅ How expat motivations and assignments have changed,
✅ The rise and fall of expat living perks in China,
✅ The impact of the Great Firewall and "Made in China 2025",
✅ Why China is no longer the only game in town—and where expats go next.

🔔 Subscribe for more insights on East–West leadership, global careers, and doing business with China.

LINKS

🎯 Gabor's coaching, events & more: http://www.eastwestleadership.com
📩 Contact Gabor: https://www.eastwestleadership.com/#c...
📅 Book a free 15-minute call: https://calendly.com/gabor-holch/15-m...

Gabor Holch on LinkedIn:   / gaborholch  
Follow Gabor's LinkedIn newsletter:   / east-west-leadership-by-gabor-716818385968...  

BOOK LINKS [Amazon affiliate]

📗 Dragon Suit by Gabor Holch: http://www.dragonsuit.info/

OTHER RESOURCES

EUROBiz Magazine: https://www.europeanchamber.com.cn/en...
EU Chamber in China publications: https://www.europeanchamber.com.cn/en...

👇 Join the conversation: Comments or send me questions I can answer in future videos.

📌 Don’t forget to:
👍 Like this video
🔔 Subscribe for more intercultural leadership content
📩 Reach out via https://www.eastwestleadership.com/#c...

0:00 - Introduction
2:20 - My 20 years in China
4:00 - Why expats moved to China, early 2000s
9:10 - Expats moving to China today
13:50 - Expat careers after China, 2000 and 2025
20:25 - Does China want and need expats?
23:15 - Resources, contact Gabor Holch

#ExpatLife #ExpatLifeChina #LeadershipInChina #ChinaBusiness2025 #GlobalCareers #DragonSuit #EastWestLeadership #MadeInChina2025 #InterculturalLeadership #ExpatExecutives #DoingBusinessInChina
#EastWestBusiness #GlobalLeadership #CrossCulturalManagement #ChinaBusiness