Chronology of Chinese-American trade, 1786-2008 -- The Chinese worldview -- Issues in globalization -- China's changing consumer landscape -- Case study: Educational programs and exchanges in china -- Case study: Two art exhibitions cross the Pacific -- Case study: General Electric and Sesame...

Germany and China are attractive investment locations. Despite some successful reciprocal take-overs, transactions often fail. There are a number of reasons for this, including different political and legal systems, cultural differences, and financial hurdles, which this volume makes accessible...

This revised edition provides readers with a close understanding of the breathtaking technological and cultural evolution of 21st century China. The authors argue that after some 25 years of overt economic globalization, the Chinese have emerged as quite successful in their economic...