The book begins with an overview of the current business environment in China, including a review of China's recent political history and the rise of its legal system.
The first chapter also examines current hot button trade issues between China and the United States, such as the currency exchange rate issue, trade deficits, and the protection of intellectual property rights. The book includes many short problems that can stimulate classroom discussion.
The documents supplement contains relevant Chinese laws and regulations that are helpful in answering many of the questions and problems in the text.