The era of Jiang Zemin / Willy Wo-Lap Lam.

Author/creator Lam, Willy Wo-Lap
Format Book
Publication InfoSingapore ; New York : Prentice Hall, 1999.
Descriptionxi, 452 pages ; 23 cm
Subjects

Contents Introduction: Can Jiang Zemin Lead China to Greater Glories in the 21st Century? -- The Era of Jiang Zemin: The Making of a Helmsman -- Political Reform: The Administrative Malaise and Prospects for Liberalisation -- More Power to the People's Liberation Army -- The Scourge of Regionalism -- Ideas and Trends for the New Century -- The 15th Party Congress and China's Future -- Epilogue: The Rise of Zhu Rongji and Beijing's Response to the Asian Financial Crisis.
Abstract As China increasingly becomes an economic powerhouse, Westerners are faced with the challenge of understanding how Chinese business people do business. In order to do so, they must understand not only how China is modernizing, but also five thousand years of underlying Chinese culture. Confucian ethics, Taoist influences, and classics like Sun Zi's Art of War still offer powerful insights. One key influence long overlooked in the West is the "Thirty-Six Strategies": a summary of the key war strategies used by ancient Chinese warriors, which is widely known in China and frequently applied in business, by Chinese business people and others throughout Asia. This book brings these strategies to the West, offering unique and timely insight into the mind of the Chinese strategist. This book presents insightful, thoughtful discussions of all 36 strategies, with examples of how they might be used by Asian business people. The strategies encompass leveraging advantage, exploiting vulnerabilities; offensive strategies; deception, confusion, and what to do when desperate. This book bridges the gap of understanding between East and West -- and it has never been more timely.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Digital Bookplate Bookplate for Jack and Mary Spain
Acquisitions source Joyner Rare copy Gift of Jack and Mary Spain, 6/19/2024
Issued in other formOnline version: Lam, Willy Wo-Lap. Era of Jiang Zemin. Singapore ; New York : Prentice Hall, 1999
LCCN 98474002
ISBN0130837016 (U.S.)
ISBN9780130837011 (U.S.)
Stock numberLibrary of Congress -- Jakarta Field Office S$29.95