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Investing in China: Legal, Financial and Regulatory Risk [Hardcover]

William B. Gamble (Author)
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1567205003 978-1567205008 December 30, 2002

There is a dearth of accurate information and analysis on China's economic/business infrastructure available to the investment community. Using cases from the Asian press and elsewhere, Gamble shows, in no uncertain terms, the challenges of doing business in China, from real estate to joint ventures and beyond. This book is vital reading for business executives, investors, and anyone concerned with China's business and economic environment.

It is possible to read the pertinent law in China—translations of statutes are available—yet determining exactly how the legal infrastructure works on the ground is difficult. Without proper guidance, discerning the infrastructure's impact on risk management, economic forecasting, or prospective business and financial operations is next to impossible. Gamble provides that information through a combination of his own experience, legal research, economic analysis and investigative journalism.


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?William Gamble's book represents a bold attempt to analyze the economic efficiency of China's overall legal infrastructure and provides investors with crucial information in determining the potential leagal risks that might be involved in their investment attempts.... Investing in China is an important contribution to the field. It is an easy-to-read and manageable book for scholars and business managers who would like to learn more about laws and investment in China. In conjunction with other sources, the book can serve as an excellent introduction for an undergraduate or graduate audience interested in transitional economies and the patterns of international development more generally.?-Journal of Asian Business

Book Description

Using cases from his own experience and from the Asian press, Gamble shows the challenges of doing business in China.


Product Details

  • Hardcover: 264 pages
  • Publisher: Praeger (December 30, 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1567205003
  • ISBN-13: 978-1567205008
  • Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.3 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,854,627 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars I really enjoyed this book!, September 23, 2003
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Jeff M. (Hartford CT.) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Investing in China: Legal, Financial and Regulatory Risk (Hardcover)
I wouldn't call it an "Investment" book in the usual sense, however it gave me new and valuable insights into the legal aspects of doing business, or investing in Mainland China.

There is much talk these days, about the coming China boom, but until now, no one seems to be discussing the additional risks of doing business in a region where contracts are often declared void on a politician's whim.

My own international dealings have been mostly in Western Europe, where the legal systems function in a way similiar to our own in the US. Mr Gamble makes clear that things work very differently in China, and that you ignore these differences at your peril.

I should add that "Investing in China" is an excellent refresher course on business law, and it's importance to the international investor. His writing is clear, and to the point, without being patronizing.

Not a heavy tome written for the legal professional, but rather a good read, written by a legal professional, for the rest of us.
Highly reccomended! Well worth your time.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Must-Read for the China Trader, June 19, 2003
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mark ellison (Burke, VA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Investing in China: Legal, Financial and Regulatory Risk (Hardcover)
In his book "Investing in China", William Gamble has provided a thorough, thought-provoking and highly readable study of the subtle and not-so-subtle nuances of the Chinese legal and financial infrastructure and apparatus. This is a "how the Chinese system really works" (or doesn't work) guidebook that should be read by anyone contemplating an investment or business dealings in China. Gamble covers the spectrum of contracts, bankruptcy, real estate, securities, judges and lawyers in a work that is full of informative, interesting and intriguing information and anecdotes. Even if I wasn't interested in China trade, I would have enjoyed this book.

Mark Ellison, President
Seven Continents Media LLC

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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Valuable Resource and Down-to-Earth Guide, November 5, 2003
This review is from: Investing in China: Legal, Financial and Regulatory Risk (Hardcover)
I first became aware of China specialist William Gamble when I saw his comments earlier this fall in USA Today (of all places). Funny and frank, he's the rare investing expert who's made me laugh. So I picked up his highly readable book which also pulls no punches in precisely outlining and analyzing Chinese legal and economic structures. In explaining the Chinese market's myriad weak links, Gamble is direct, down-to-earth, systematic, involving, understandable, and persuasive. In this valuable, actionable text he effectively makes his case that these legal risks are real and relevant to international investors. When the egg breaks it will be messy. Having enjoyed and learned from it, I recommend this book without reservations.
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