The Atlantic‘s Mitch Moxley reports that Chinese companies, faced with some P.R. problems, are hiring white expats in China to act as temporary executives. “I call these things ‘White Guy in a Tie’ events,” said one participant, who recruiting Moxley to the gig. “Basically, you put on a suit, shake some hands, and make some money. We’ll be in ‘quality control,’ but nobody’s gonna be doing any quality control.” Moxley’s Chinese language-tutor explained the rationale behind the strategy: “Having foreigners in nice suits gives the company face.” Lest you worry about Chinese job losses, know this: Chinese actors and musicians have been hired to cheer for North Korea in the World Cup. (HT: FP Passport)[%comments]
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Higher wages is one of the reasons China is slowing down from its super fast growth rates of the past as internal and external headwinds are converging on the economy http://bit.ly/dnpa7I
I lived in china 3.5 years. Left due to crappy visas about 2 years ago. I did this. $100 for the day, driver, food, drink, sometimes a KTV party after. Those can get pretty wild..
Also, bit parts in movies and TV. Once I was a judge. just sit there looking stern for a few minutes.