Rittenberg Remembers

In this article, famed China expert Sidney Rittenberg talks about his extraordinary life: As one of the few Americans who gained entry in the Chinese Communist Party, he rubbed elbows with Chairman Mao and lived through two stints in prison. Today, he enjoys a life in the Northwest that Chairman Mao might find ironic, heading a consulting firm that advises clients on doing business in China, based on his intimate knowledge of the country. He shares his secrets for success in today’s Chinese market. (Article approx. 1,500 words)