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The Star
24-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
Interview: China's innovation-driven growth provides new opportunities for global investors: British business leader
LONDON, July 24 (Xinhua) -- China is reshaping its growth model around strategic self-reliance, innovation-driven productivity, and systemic capabilities, which present fresh opportunities for foreign investors, said Jack Perry, Chairman of The 48 Group Club in Britain. In a recent interview with Xinhua, Perry highlighted China's economic performance in the first half of 2025. He pointed to robust GDP growth, alongside the rapid expansion of the high-tech and equipment manufacturing sectors, the digital economy, and research and development investments. All of which, he said, underscores China's pivot toward high-quality development. "China is not only rebalancing what it produces, but also how and why it produces," Perry said. "There is a clear emphasis on integrated artificial intelligence (AI) deployment, green energy transformation, industrial sovereignty, and the dual-circulation model designed to weather geopolitical turbulence." Perry praised China's accelerating pace of innovation, asserting that the country is now a global leader in productivity and technological advancement. "AI is already being deployed at scale, robotics are being commercialized, and digital infrastructure is operational," he noted. "China is executing a long-term strategy that other economies still only talk about." As CEO of London Export Corporation, Perry noted growing global demand for Chinese innovations. "Companies across the Middle East, Europe, and South America are seeking high-quality, smart technologies from China, not because they are cheaper, but because they are better." China's vast and evolving consumer market also plays a pivotal role in shaping global product strategies, Perry added. With a growing middle-income population that is digitally integrated, quality-conscious, and values-driven, the Chinese market is driving a shift in how multinational firms design and adapt their products. "This is no longer about exporting to China," he said. "It's about designing with China." He cited The 48 Group's recent delegation visit to China's Shandong, Zhejiang, and Beijing, where British companies were invited to co-develop new platforms with Chinese partners in areas such as smart retail and low-carbon urban logistics. In a time of rising protectionism and fragmented trade worldwide, Perry commended China's continued commitment to openness. "While many economies are turning inward and building walls, China is doing the opposite. It is expanding partnerships, deepening trade ties, and strengthening global engagement," he said. He pointed to initiatives such as the Belt and Road development and new trade agreements as evidence of China's proactive approach. According to Perry, multinational corporations remain optimistic about China. "Some of the world's most forward-looking companies are moving closer to China, not away. They recognize the scale, capability, and innovation ecosystem as essential to their own competitiveness." He identified several sectors that offer significant opportunities for foreign investors, including AI compliance frameworks, energy infrastructure, robotics export services, smart mobility systems, and trusted commodity platforms.
Yahoo
23-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
CT council member in garbage business pledges $500K of his own money on congressional run
Jack Perry admits that he does not have the normal pedigree for a member of Congress. After spending a career in the garbage hauling business, Perry said that he is running as a Democrat against 77-year-old U.S. Rep. John B. Larson in a potential multi-candidate primary in 2026. Perry, 35, also gained attention by pledging to spend $500,000 of his own money against Larson, using part of the proceeds from selling his family-owned garbage business that he started in 2008. 'I'm not a typical politician. I mean, seriously, how many can drive a garbage truck?' Perry asked. 'I'm a working-class guy who is unafraid to take on big challenges and stand up for people. I'm not trying to climb a political ladder for myself. I want to make sure everyone has ladders to climb and can afford to live and retire comfortably in Connecticut. I'll fight for the people, not the powerful.' As a Democratic member of Southington's Republican-controlled town council, Perry is not well known statewide. But he gained additional name recognition in his hometown when running for state Senate in 2020 against conservative firebrand Rob Sampson of Wolcott. Sampson won by 54% to 46% in the year that incumbent President Donald Trump ran strongly in the district despite losing in Connecticut and nationwide to Democrat Joe Biden. CT US congressman in seat for decades might have a Democratic challenger Perry spent 16 years in the family business, HQ Dumpsters and Recycling, before it was sold last year to trash hauler CWPM in Plainville. While no longer the owner, he still oversees the daily operations for the new owner, the Manafort family, in a position he says is far less stressful. As a relative political newcomer, Perry understands it will be difficult running against veteran Democrats with high name recognition like Larson and former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin, who is seriously considering joining the race. 'It's a heavy lift, and that's where I'm trying to make it viable and showing people how passionate I am,' Perry told The Courant in an interview. 'Anyone that knows me knows that when my heart's in it, I will work endless hours, and that's just who I am as a person. Passion is everything. That's how I was able to build a successful garbage business. I started in 2008 during the Great Recession. It was passion, determination and work ethic. Nothing I've gotten in life has been easy, but it's very rewarding.' Perry added, 'I'm looking to be a fresh voice with new energy and advocate for the working class, the middle class, and those that are retiring that can't afford to stay in our state because of the cost. It goes back to inflation, grocery bills, electric costs, housing — all those things. It's hard.' With a mother who was an immigrant from Poland and a biological father who was absent from his life, Perry was raised with the help of his stepfather. He started working in the family's landscaping business at the age of 13, and has continued working ever since. Through the years, he has watched housing costs skyrocket, along with food and many other items. 'I was reading the other day in the paper that the average age for a first-time homebuyer is 38 years old,' Perry said. 'I'm 35. I bought my first home at 25 on a single income. It was hard for me, and it was a fixer-upper. But you can't do that in Southington on a single income of $60,000. It's just not doable. In 2015, it was.' He added, 'Inflation is hurting people, and they're now picking and choosing what they can afford to buy. Over the years, I've seen employees struggle. As an employer, I was able to help my employees. I remember an employee couldn't afford his insulin. This was before they made insulin affordable. We got him a different plan and coverage to be able to afford his insulin. I'm the type that, when I see issues, I stand up, regardless of how big the fight may be and regardless of what the obstacles are to get there.' Larson's campaign spokesman, Charles Perosino, said that democracy ensures that anyone seeking to run can do so, adding that the voters will make the final decision on their representative. 'John is proud to have secured billions in federal funding for the First District, including over $34 million for the town of Southington, and remains focused on taking on the Trump Administration as they raise the cost of living for working families by attacking access to health care, imposing cost-raising tariffs, and threatening Americans' hard-earned benefits,' Perosino said. 'When Democrats take the majority in 2026, John will serve as chair of the Social Security committee, and has been recognized as a national leader to protect and expand benefits, so that all Americans can retire — as FDR intended — with dignity.' Perry's entrance into the race comes as the political dam has broken in the battle against Larson. As more opponents step forward, there is little downside in challenging an established incumbent because others have already jumped into the race. The first official opponent was Hartford school board member and attorney Ruth R. Fortune, who filed official paperwork with the Federal Election Commission to run against Larson. After emigrating to the United States at age 12 from Haiti, Fortune grew up in the Nassau County town of Westbury on Long Island. She graduated from Baruch College in Manhattan and later received a law degree from the University of Connecticut. A Hartford resident since 2012, she has two children attending the Hartford public schools and a younger sibling starting pre-K this year. A former financial advisor at Merrill Lynch, she now works at the law firm of Wiggin and Dana in the trust and estates department. The best-known opponent is Bronin, who is seriously considering running and has been talking to fellow Democrats about the possibility. Larson, who turned 77 on Tuesday, personally told Bronin during an hour-long, face-to-face meeting that he is running again. Bronin would be the highest profile challenger in years for Larson, who has won 14 consecutive elections. As a graduate of Yale Law School, a Rhodes Scholar and a former U.S. Navy intelligence officer in Afghanistan, Bronin has a wide range of contacts and has shown his fundraising prowess when he won the Democratic primary for mayor in Hartford by unseating incumbent Pedro Segarra. State Rep. Jillian Gilchrest, a West Hartford Democrat, told The Courant on Tuesday that she is considering running but does not have a timeframe on when her final decision will be made. 'I think I would be great holding that seat in Congress,' said Gilchrest, who serves as co-chair of the state legislature's human services committee. 'While the sitting Congressman is still in the race, there's a sense that some respect should go his way, but with more and more people getting in, it's hard not to want to be a part of it if you think you're qualified to do the job.' Among the top issues in the race, she said, are wages, public education, access to health care, and concerns about the environment, among others. 'For Democrats, they're looking for voices who will be speaking about the issues that impact them and not waiting to feel out how best to say something,' Gilchrest said. 'They want to hear from leaders who are direct and listen to them and then speak on the issues of importance that impact their daily lives.' Larson's family, which has supported him in all races since even before he won a key primary for Congress in 1998, is already gearing up for another race. Arianna Larson, a Manchester resident who is one of Larson's nieces, sent an email to multiple supporters to rally support for the incumbent. 'I'm writing to say one thing loud and clear: it's game on,' she wrote in the email obtained by The Courant. 'This is not a fundraising email. It's a rallying cry. A call to action. A moment to get off the sidelines and get behind our candidate. For the first time in a long time, my Uncle John may be facing a more competitive primary challenge. And while I respect the value of new voices and fresh ideas — believe me, I'm part of the next generation of Democrats eager to make change — I also know that this is not the moment to be testing the bench.' She added, 'This election is happening in the second half of a Trump presidency. The stakes are enormous. We don't need a reset — we need results. And no one delivers like John Larson. He's a lifelong public servant who knows this district, knows how to lead, and never forgets who he's fighting for. He doesn't seek the spotlight — he just gets to work and gets things done. … My Uncle John is ready. The campaign is ready. The family is ready. And today, as he celebrates his birthday, and another year of life dedicated to public service, I can't think of a better way to honor that than by showing up for him – just like he's always shown up for us!' Christopher Keating can be reached at ckeating@ Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jack Perry Isn't On AEW TV, He's Home Making Knives Out Of Pine Cones
Former AEW TNT Champion Jack Perry is now making knives out of pine cones at home during his absences. Last year, Jack Perry appeared regularly on AEW TV as a member of The Elite. Joining the faction helped him win the TNT Title. However, after he lost the title to Daniel Garcia at AEW Full Gear. Since the loss, he has stopped showing up on AEW shows. Even though he hasn't been on TV, he wrestled a few matches in NJPW. Advertisement His most recent match was in January at Wrestle Dynasty, a crossover event between NJPW, CMLL, and AEW. He faced Yota Tsuji for the IWGP Global Heavyweight Title. Despite a strong effort, Perry came up short in the match. Recently, Perry gave fans an update through Instagram, showing that he's been spending time at home making custom knives out of pine cones. Perry has shown off his artistic skills in the past, as he made his own custom version of the TNT Championship during his reign in 2024. Perry showed a step-by-step process of making the knives, including the blades and the custom pine cone handles set in resin. Tony Khan reflects on brutal assault by Jack Perry & The Young Bucks Jack Perry returned at AEW Dynasty last year and helped The Young Bucks. The same week on AEW Dynamite, Perry called Tony Khan to the ring and attacked him. The rest of The Elite came out to stop him only for the Bucks hit Khan with their new move, the 'TK Driver.' Right after the attack, Perry joined the Elite. Advertisement Speaking on Sedano & Kap, Tony Khan shared his thoughts on being hit by the TK Driver. Khan claimed that it was not intentional; rather, he was a victim of The Young Bucks' efforts to take control of the company. 'That was not by design. I was a victim of the spike piledriver, the deadliest move in professional wrestling. It was from one of the greatest tag teams of all time, the Young Bucks. They are the Executive Vice Presidents of the company, along with Kenny Omega. And they were trying to make a power play. I'm the President, they wanted to control the business, so they put me down. Perry who had once again tried to attack Tony Khan during the Anarchy in the Arena match at AEW Double or Nothing 2024. He was set on fire by Darby Allin with a flamethrower, Khan shared his thoughts on the shocking moment. 'They spike piledrived me, but I survived and showed up at the NFL draft in a neck brace. Wrestlers went out for revenge, a man was set on fire. Jack Perry, Hollywood royalty himself, the son of Luke Perry, was set on fire by Darby Allin, coming to my aid.' The post Jack Perry Isn't On AEW TV, He's Home Making Knives Out Of Pine Cones appeared first on Wrestlezone.
