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Shaun Rein
Shaun Rein is the founder and managing director of China Market Research Group (CMR), established in 2005. He specializes in consumer behavior and market trends in China.

Featured Works
The End of Cheap China(2011)

The End of Copycat China(2014

The War for China’s Wallet: Profiting from the New World Order(2017)

Published The Split: Finding the Opportunities in China’s Economy in the New World Order(2024)

Experiences
Shaun Rein is the founder and managing director of China Market Research Group (CMR), which he established in 2005 in Shanghai. Prior to that, he served as Managing Director for China at WebCT, an e-learning software company, from around 2001 to 2004, overseeing operations in China, Taiwan, and South Korea. He was also Chief of Research at Inter-Asia Venture Management in the early 2000s.

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Debunking the US’ Victim Narrative | Shaun Rein on US-China Trade 7:49
The issue isn't the trade itself, but how gains are used: China invests in its people, while the U.S. pours trillions into wars and military spending.
US’ Alarming Deficit Falls Victim to Its Chip Ban 7:04
Reality: Among all US exports, China is only interested in chips-the one thing Trump bans from being exported.
China Is Changing Its AI Strategy 8:11
China's humanoid robot marathon is more than just a quirky competition. It's a reflection of the country's growing confidence, cultural openness, and drive for innovation.
“Made in US”: A Wishful Scheme Dressed Up as Policy
China isn't losing the tariff war. Over the past 7–8 years, it has reduced reliance on the U.S. and expanded trade ties across the Global South as part of de-risking.
Xi’s Meeting With China’s Top Entrepreneurs, Explained 15:09
Xi met with China’s top entrepreneurs for the first time since 2018. Many view this as a clear signal that the central government is seeking to revitalize the private sector.
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