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and Edward Elgar
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This exhaustive resource provides
comprehensive coverage of the major players in the Chinese economy since the
reform era, which began in 1978. It includes 200 entries briefly summarizing
each individual¡¯s life and career, with a central focus on his or her
accomplishments and the key roles played in the economic development of China. The
emphasis of the book is on the movers and shakers of China¡¯s new
economy, highlighting notable figures from both the initial economic
liberalization period and the renewed growth from the early 1990s to the
present time.
This invaluable dictionary is the result of
collaborative efforts across the globe. Over 40 scholars from the United States, mainland China and Taiwan,
United Kingdom, Germany, France,
Norway, Israel and Malaysia contributed. They cover
the full -spectrum of Chinese industries from banking, finance and
investment, real estate, transportation and infrastructure, to manufacturing,
telecommunications, media, agriculture, automobile, pharmaceutical, food,
trade, service and retail industries.
The book includes not only business leaders
from mainland China, but
also entrepreneurs from Hong Kong, Taiwan and Southeast Asia
who have strong ties with the Chinese economy. Because of the key roles they
played in economic development, some leading economists and high-ranking
government officials are also included. The editors do not shy away from
controversial figures, whose actions have had profound impacts on the Chinese
economy, and who may have gotten into legal problems later in their career.
Chinese-to-English names and book and article titles are provided for
cross-reference purposes.
Scholars, practitioners and librarians in
international business, entrepreneurship and Asian studies will find this
volume an essential addition to their reference shelf.
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