China's Neighbors

About Asia Briefing’s

China Business Guides

hank you for buying this guide. China Briefing’s publications are designed to fill a niche in the provision

of information about business in China. This book is a timely reminder of the profound changes that an

emerging China is having on the rest of Asia. Rather like throwing a pebble into a pond, the ripples that have

spread out from the opening up of China are having a knock-on effect on the economies just across its borders.

Here, we introduce the diversity and developments that are taking place in China’s neighbors. The articles

and materials within have been researched and written in China by those familiar with the issues faced by

foreign invested

compile this guide, we have engaged the assistance of a respected professional

services firm: Dezan Shira & Associates. Without this firm’s assistance this book would not have been possible,

and we wholeheartedly recommend their services.

Contributors, editors and designers of previous editions of this guide include: Becky Jian, Chris Wei, Chua

Siew Joo, Chris Devonshire-Ellis, Joyce Roque, Andy Scott and Nazia Vasi. Contributors to the current edition

also include Simon Sheung and Lena Xia. This edition was laid out by Chris Wei and edited by Kaitlin Shung.

At China Briefing, our motto is “the practical application of China business” and we hope that within this

volume and our other publications you feel that we have achieved this.

Sincerely,

Asia Briefing