China is expected to introduce measures this month to allow interest rates to respond more to market forces as part of a raft of coming reforms aimed at reducing the...
Author Archives: Trevor Williams
As managing editor of Global Atlanta, Trevor has spent 15+ years reporting on Atlanta’s ties with the world.
An avid traveler, he has undertaken trips to 30+ countries to uncover stories on the perils and promise of globalization.
A lifelong Bulldog, Trevor earned degrees from the University of Georgia in Magazine Journalism and Religion, with a minor in Chinese.
He is the father of three sons and editor of the book "Making Men: Five Steps to Growing Up."
Posted inArchive, Economic Development
Chamber Leader’s China Blog: From Education to Economic Development
On Oct. 8, 2013, Metro Atlanta Chamber Global Commerce Vice President Jorge Fernandez embarked on a month-long trip to China to teach at China Jiliang University and to continue building valuable business relationships with key Chinese...
Posted inArchive, Trade
Caterpillar CEO: The Real Trade Reform America Needs
The U.S. should continue negotiating free trade pacts with other countries, but it also needs to change its approval system to get the deals done more quickly, Caterpillar Inc.’s chairman and CEO said in Atlanta. The lag time between the president’s signing...
Posted inArchive, Business
Portman Helping Solve China’s Aging Problem
Atlanta architectural firm John Portman & Associates is no stranger to China, having designed some of the country’s first major mixed-use developments in the early 1990s. At that time, China was a young market economy...
Posted inArchive, Business
Atlanta Law Firm Tapped to Handle WTO Cases for China
Atlanta-based law firm Morris, Manning & Martin LLP is one of 25 firms approved to handle cases for China at the World Trade Organization. The firm, which has offices in Beijing and Taipei, Taiwan, announced Oct. 28 that it...
Posted inArchive, Economic Development
City’s International Affairs Office Hires Final Staffer
With the addition of its third and final team member, the City of Atlanta‘s Office of International Affairs has now reached full strength. Bettina Gardner last week joined the office as international affairs coordinator,...
Posted inArchive, Education
Emory Names International Award Winners
Emory University has named three winners for its annual international awards, featuring scholars and staff who have advanced global health education, built Korea’s corporate talent and boosted the participation of local...
Posted inArchive, Business
Coke CEO Makes Presence Felt in China
Coca-Cola Co. CEO Muhtar Kent checked another Chinese city off the list on Oct. 24, traveling to Shijiazhuang to open the Atlanta-based beverage giant’s 43rd bottling plant in the country. Though unknown to many Americans, Shijiazhuang is the capital of Hebei province,...
Posted inArchive, Business
Delta Delves Deeper Into Caribbean
Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines Inc. in December will start daily service from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Freeport, Bahamas, as part of a larger push to tap growing tourism markets in the Caribbean. Previously, the flight operated...
Posted inArchive, Education
Chamber Leader’s China Blog: A Flight Plan for Global Business
Metro Atlanta Chamber Global Commerce Vice President Jorge Fernandez is on a month-long trip to China to teach at China Jiliang University and to continue building business relationships with key...