The economic power and influence of The People's Republic of China continues to grow. Accordingly, an appreciation of the commercial environment of China has never been so important.

The Chinese Commercial Legal System provides a valuable insight into significant features of commercial law and culture in China. Written by specialists on Chinese business law from Australia, South-East Asia and China itself, this book addresses the intricacies of Chinese business culture from both perspectives.

The distinctiveness of this book lies in its consideration of the historical discussion of China's legal system, exploring the relationship between law, business and culture. The reader can then understand why China has never regarded law as fundamental to its business practice and why it is now rapidly passing laws in order to comply with its obligations under the WTO. The text also attempts to explain why Chinese culture permeates every facet of commercial life.

Contents
Chapter 1 Overview of China’s Economic Growth, Society and Politics
Chapter 2 History of Chinese Legal System
Chapter 3 Culture and its Relationship to Undertaking Business in China
Chapter 4 The Constitution and the Governmental System China
Chapter 5 Legal System of PRC
Chapter 6 The Rule of Law in China
Chapter 7 China and the World Trade Organization
Chapter 8 Chinese Contract Law
Chapter 9 China’s Foreign Trade Regime
Chapter 10 Foreign Investment Law
Chapter 11 Chinese Company Law
Chapter 12 The Chinese Banking System
Chapter 13 Tax Law
Chapter 14 Employment Law
Chapter 15 Intellectual Property Law in China
Chapter 16 Franchising Law in China
Chapter 17 Consumer Law
Chapter 18 Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Chapter 19 Bankruptcy Law in China
Chapter 20 Environmental Law

The economic power and influence of The People's Republic of China continues to grow. Accordingly, an appreciation of the commercial environment of China has never been so important.

The Chinese Commercial Legal System provides a valuable insight into significant features of commercial law and culture in China. Written by specialists on Chinese business law from Australia, South-East Asia and China itself, this book addresses the intricacies of Chinese business culture from both perspectives.

The distinctiveness of this book lies in its consideration of the historical discussion of China's legal system, exploring the relationship between law, business and culture. The reader can then understand why China has never regarded law as fundamental to its business practice and why it is now rapidly passing laws in order to comply with its obligations under the WTO. The text also attempts to explain why Chinese culture permeates every facet of commercial life.

Contents
Chapter 1 Overview of China’s Economic Growth, Society and Politics
Chapter 2 History of Chinese Legal System
Chapter 3 Culture and its Relationship to Undertaking Business in China
Chapter 4 The Constitution and the Governmental System China
Chapter 5 Legal...