We wouldn't venture to do that in any other country. To do business in Asia requires thinking long term, because Asians do. It also requires patience. One thing that is common to these countries is the difficulty of getting things done. Ten years building businesses in Asia has given Wadsworth a clear perspective both on Asian cultures and America's.
Creativity is a fundamental American phenomenon.
It's fundamental in our education system and in our free and open economy. Being creative involves taking risks, and risk involves being willing to fail. What excites me about China is that underlying its culture and history is an acceptance of risk taking. After a decade in the East, cheek by jowl with the awakening dragon of China, Wadsworth can't imagine doing anything else. Building business here is the most exciting thing I could do.