China has a reputation for vast complexity, but journalist James McGregor demystifies many of its modern
business practices
by placing them in their historical context and explaining why the Chinese view foreigners with such concern. He is extremely familiar with his subject, shares great material, and deftly describes his experiences and the nuances of Chinese society. He enlivens the stories in this well-organized book with great journalistic detail. Each chapter starts with a case study from history or
business, followed by the author’s synthesis of the chapter’s main ideas. The chapters end with bullet precap crucial points.