Title: Business Republic of China: Tales from the Front Line of China's New Revolution
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2 05/03/2009
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Reviewer: Pete Spurrier from Hong Kong
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Yes, this book is about doing business, but don't expect it to be dull. Jack Leblanc's 20-year career in China has included stints as a glass salesman, dotcom entrepreneur, venture capital broker and business consultant. He finally found his niche as a cross-cultural troubleshooter, sorting out problems between foreign investors and their Chinese counterparts.
Each chapter is written in story form and covers a different situation that foreign investors in China are likely to find themselves embroiled in: disputes over intellectual property, staffing issues, or localized corruption, for example. These are based on real experiences, and Leblanc explains how problems are often created with the unwitting help of foreign investors themselves, who jinx their own investments before the first products roll off the production line. According to Leblanc, joint ventures frequently turn into unplanned joint adventures.
This is an enjoyable, easily digested read which will appeal to anyone interested in cultural differences. Those brave souls planning to do business in the People's Republic will gain especially valuable insights from this book.
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