Understanding China
Specialists from Harvard’s academic departments spent a day with Harvard Management Company (HMC) fund managers, who oversee investment of the University’s endowment and pension funds, to provide an overview of one of the biggest emerging markets: China. Dubbed “China Day,” the December session was organized by HMC to take advantage of the expertise in the broader University. HMC President Jane Mendillo opened the event, saying that China not only plays an important role in the global economy, it is also increasingly important in Harvard’s investment portfolio. “As a global investor, HMC continually explores investment opportunities beyond traditional markets across our portfolio, and we are convinced that continuing to develop a sophisticated investment strategy in China will give us an important edge going forward,” Mendillo said. “HMC is committed to deepening our understanding of, and expertise in, this critical market.” The event featured 22 speakers, including Chinese Vice Minister of Commerce Fu Ziying, a...