ABSTRACT

This book, first published in 1996, provides an in-depth examination of China’s changing business environment as it continues to develop its business infrastructure. Leading experts from Asia and Europe present their research into developments in China. Issues include political evolution, foreign trade expansion, foreign direct investment, the distribution system, economic reform, industrial relations and HR, economic growth and the market entry strategies of foreign manufacturers.

part I|2 pages

The political evolution

chapter 2|11 pages

China

From a quasi-free market economy to a more democratic system?

chapter 3|23 pages

Chinese policy towards the Asia Pacific region

Contemporary perspectives

part II|2 pages

The economic dynamics

chapter 4|24 pages

China’s foreign trade expansion

The changing face of Chinese exporters and importers

chapter 6|16 pages

The distribution system in China

Past, present and future

part IV|2 pages

Scenarios for the 1990s

chapter 11|16 pages

Economic reforms in China and India

Some comparative views