They’ve become the backdrop for protests, a place where politicians and activists can shout their frustration with the company in the hopes of reaching the ears of Amazon executives working in the towers above.
They talked about membership fees and setting up a board instead of selecting a salaried chairperson.
They also reached consensus on macroeconomic policies and exchange rates, recognizing that strong fundamentals, sound policies and a resilient international monetary system are essential to exchange rate stability. Stability, in turn, leads to strong and sustainable growth and investment.
They were trying to use anything handy they could find as weapons. Metal bars, dismantled from street barricades - which I filmed - were just one example. What's more, they even set fires in various locations, which was rare to see in recent protests. An arson conviction could send them to jail for a long time. But without effective measures to stop them, they are very likely to repeat the tactics next time.
They also put together work resumption details, intending to increase input in personnel and equipment to make up for the lost time of more than 40 days caused by the virus.
Things have quite visibly changed during the past two years. The political process is moving forward and the security situation has substantially improved. The complex security situation in the region is still a challenge but new openings — Pakistan's entry into the Shanghai Cooperation Organization along with India's is just one recent example — are emerging.
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They are also facing difficulties in attracting and retaining high-end talent. According to the whitepaper, 35.3 percent of the private enterprises are not providing competitive wages. About 20 percent don't have a sound performance appraisal system or a strong corporate culture to retain talent.
This Amazon-inspired action figure was spotted at a Seattle Goodwill. (Photo by Jason Garland)
They said the significance of the region lies in the fact that it will not only enhance regional economic efficiency and reduce the income gap in related areas, but it will also help fuel the growth of the entire Bohai Bay area, and even the whole nation.
They also suggest deeper research on the drama of ethnic minorities.