Embrace change in Beijing

The FIPP team is posting newsy updates on the progress of the Congress in Beijing. Day 1 speakers from Asia included:

• Liu Danhui, Vice President, Rayli Group, China;
• Yu Guoding, President, Business Weekly Media Group, Taiwan;
• Hugo Shong, Executive Vice President, International Data Group (IDG), USA;
• Li Ying, Vice President and Chairman, CCID, China;
  
• Pradeep Gupta, Chief Managing Director and Publisher, CyberMedia, India.

Shong's boss, Pat McGovern reportedly told delegates:

“An ancient Chinese proverb says ‘Change creates threats but also opens the doors to new opportunity.’ In my 50 years of publishing, I don’t think I’ve ever seen a more exciting time. Good luck dealing with the threat and making it a great opportunity for you.”