Foreign Investors Wise Up

A review of investors' hopes and fears on the eve of World Trade Organization entry.
Catherine Gelb

Plus: Foreign Direct Investment in China

Investors' Growing Pains

Foreign companies are trying some creative strategies to improve the efficiency of their PRC investments.
Karen M. Sutter

Plus: The Vehicles; Venture Capital; and Taxes

WTO: A Done Deal?

A progress report on China's preparations to implement its WTO commitments.
Iain K. McDaniels and Jeremie Waterman

Plus: Shanghai Sets the Pace, Again

IPR Protection and Enforcement: A Guide

Practical strategies companies can use to protect and enforce their intellectual property rights in China.
Ann M. Weeks

Plus: Administrative vs. Court Enforcement Routes; PRC Intellectual Property Government Contracts; and Trade Secret Protection Tips

Human Resources Take Center Stage

Human resources managers in China ventures have moved beyond their traditional roles.
Sheila Melvin

A New Relationship Network

A public affairs office has become essential to the success of a company's China operations.
Alfred Che

Plus: PNTR, WTO, and Government Relations

The Great Western Development Strategy

China hatches a plan to develop its hinterland.
Thomas L. Sims and Jonathan James Schiff

A Checklist for the Investor

PRC Government Contacts

Plus: US and US-based PRC contacts

A Foreign Investor's Bibliography

Short Takes

PNTR signed into law, SETC restructures

Trends & Issues

PRC Trade Strong in First Half
Ann M. Weeks

WWW.China

Foreign investment laws, Xiamen, special economic zones, new mirror sites for the Chinese press, and more

China's Government Structure

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Council Bulletin


China Business


Letter From The President