- Hardcover: 342 pages
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster Australia (31 Mar 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0641783531
- ISBN-13: 978-0641783531
- ASIN: 0743257529
- Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 15.5 x 3.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,085,370 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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What will happen when China can manufacture nearly everything that the United States and Europe can, at one-third the cost? It's a ground-shaking question and, when it comes to the West's future economic health, not everyone will want to hear the answer. The burgeoning output of China's vast low-cost factories and the swelling appetite of its 1.3 billion consumers, both of which are driven by infusions of foreign capital and technological know-how, are rapidly altering global commerce. So are China's newfound freedoms, national ambitions, and growing prestige. In CHINA INC., veteran journalist and former commodities trader, Ted Fishman, shows that economics is just where the story begins. Fishman paints a vivid picture of how the mega trends radiating out of China are shaping the day-to-day lives of people everywhere. Drawing on hundreds of interviews with Chinese, European and American workers, managers, and executives, Fishman also tells how China will force all of us to make big changes in how we think about ourselves as consumers, workers, citizens, and even as parents. The result is a richly engaging work of penetrating reportage and analysis.
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Ted C. Fishman's work has appeared in The New York Times Magazine, Money, Harper's, Esquire, USA TODAY, GQ and Chicago Magazine. A former floor trader and member of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, he ran his own trading firm until 1992.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
With China's inclusion on the world news/economic agenda becoming more conspicuous by the day, I wanted to gain an insight into the inner-workings and effects of it's rapid expansion and rise to global prominence in the last few years.
After reading about this title in a newspaper, I ordered it and became immediately engrossed. Quite aside from the fascinating subject matter, the writer presents it in a very fluid and highly readable style, deftly weaving human interest stories, political considerations, economic/business analysis and Chinese history in a subtle and effective manner, making the book that rarest of beasts: a socio-economic pageturner.
There are very few downsides: it might be perceived to be slightly USA-heavy in terms of comparisons/contrasts with China on an international scale, but let's face it: the US is still the dominant world economic superpower (for the short term at least, as you'll discover upon reading the book!). Also there is a slight bias towards business analysis as opposed to say politics, culture or history, but the latter elements are in no way neglected and the book is entitled China INC after all.
All in all, I thoroughly recommend it on all levels.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
China is emerging as the next great global economic superpower and this book pulls together lots of examples to show this. Recent reports of Chinese oil, electronic and automotive companies moving into western economies abound.
The book may not present much new information to the business professional but it certainly provides the general reader with an excellent overview of a potential new world economic order, while the racy journalistic style of writing makes it a pleasure to read.
The story is entertaining and to some will be worrying.
The book may not present much new information to the business professional but it certainly provides the general reader with an excellent overview of a potential new world economic order, while the racy journalistic style of writing makes it a pleasure to read.
The story is entertaining and to some will be worrying.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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This well-researched reveals China as an awakening giant, experiencing roaring growth and impressive technological advances. Not only does the country have the unrivalled productive power derived from its vast low-cost labour force but its one billion plus consumers have made it a lucrative market.
One of the reasons for its breathtaking economic growth is that rural people have been moving to the cities in large numbers. Three of the most interesting chapters are titled The Revolution Against The Communist Revolution, Pirate Nation (which examines the problem of counterfeits and brand theft taking place in China), and chapter 11: The Chinese Century.
The author examines the implications of this rising colossus for the world, and for the West in particular. What if China manages to produce everything that the West does at half the cost? And at the same time as its industrial and knowledge economy is booming, the country is aggressively pursuing reliable sources of raw materials and acquiring foreign companies.
Its geopolitical influence is increasing, as is evident in its potentially dangerous friendship with Iran(as part of an Asian Economic Co-operation Group that includes Russia), and its growing influence in Africa (especially Sudan) and even in South America (Venezuela).
Time will tell if the Chinese economy is inherently sound and how far the country will take its alliances with rogue states like Iran. China's involvement in the Middle East might prove its undoing. The book provides all the latest statistics and plenty of intelligent analyses. It concludes with Notes, a Bibliography and Index.
One of the reasons for its breathtaking economic growth is that rural people have been moving to the cities in large numbers. Three of the most interesting chapters are titled The Revolution Against The Communist Revolution, Pirate Nation (which examines the problem of counterfeits and brand theft taking place in China), and chapter 11: The Chinese Century.
The author examines the implications of this rising colossus for the world, and for the West in particular. What if China manages to produce everything that the West does at half the cost? And at the same time as its industrial and knowledge economy is booming, the country is aggressively pursuing reliable sources of raw materials and acquiring foreign companies.
Its geopolitical influence is increasing, as is evident in its potentially dangerous friendship with Iran(as part of an Asian Economic Co-operation Group that includes Russia), and its growing influence in Africa (especially Sudan) and even in South America (Venezuela).
Time will tell if the Chinese economy is inherently sound and how far the country will take its alliances with rogue states like Iran. China's involvement in the Middle East might prove its undoing. The book provides all the latest statistics and plenty of intelligent analyses. It concludes with Notes, a Bibliography and Index.
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Inaccurate and dated regurgitation of billion dollar figures
Fishman regurgitates the contents of scores of much more credible books to produce a seemingly random collection of misunderstands and dated facts and figures about China. Read more
Published on 20 Oct 2009 by J. Axup
An interesting intro to the new China
Ted Fishmans book approaches the task of describing the "relentless rise" of China from a number of angles. Read more
Published on 6 Feb 2008 by AmazonUser
China is rising, BUT what can a business person do?
Like The Chinese Century, this book also analyses China's rise and its impact on the rest of the world. Read more
Published on 15 Aug 2006 by An expat based in Shanghai
good primer
good starter for person interested in china from business perpectives - some great snapshots of case studies highlighting the changes taking place but not great detail or analysis... Read more
Published on 13 Aug 2006 by maurice@opendoors-newbusiness.co.uk
China in the 21st century
This well-researched reveals China as an awakening giant, experiencing roaring growth and impressive technological advances. Read more
Published on 3 Jun 2006 by Pieter
Insightful!
Squarely addressed to people with scant knowledge of China, this anecdotal excursion into the economics of the Middle Kingdom is dilettantish in the best sense of the word. Read more
Published on 4 July 2005 by Rolf Dobelli
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