China Development

One of the most important features of China’s economic emergence has been the role of foreign investment and foreign companies. The importance goes well beyond the USD 1.6 trillion in foreign direct investment that China has received since it started opening its economy. Using the tools of...

A groundbreaking review of China's historic urbanization and an analysis of the opportunities and hazards ahead for the world's most populous nation. China's accelerating urbanisation is approaching a critical stage, and how this is managed will have wide ramifications for the outcomes of many of China's present development challenges, according to United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in China's 2013 National Human Development Report (NHDR).

A Step-by-Step Master Class in Indie Game Development, from the Creator of the Emmy® Winning Neverwinter Nights™ Honors for Don Daglow's From Dream to Delivery books: Winner, 2019 Independent Press Book Awards Winner, Kirkus Top 100 Indie Books of 2019 Finalist, 2020 Top Shelf Book Awards Finalist, Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards Finalist, National Indie Excellence Awards Finalist, Next Generation Indie Book Awards Finalist, Book Excellence Awards "Don Daglow has survived 40+ years creating games and always retained his positive attitude. Learn from the master." – Jeff Braun, ...

Mastering kung fu, as learned from China's legendary Shaolin monks, teaches that it empowers your life and interactions, applicable personally and professionally. Beyond physical strength, the mindset overcomes challenges. In this audiobook, author Bernhard Moestl unveils the Shaolin 'mind power' principle, the monks' source of energy. Through thirteen principles, he guides handling stress and demands, bringing vitality to life anywhere, no monastery required.

A recent poll showed 43% of Americans think more socialism would be a good thing. What do these people not know? Socialism has killed millions, but it’s now the ideology du jour on American college campuses and among many leftists. Reintroduced by leaders such as Bernie Sanders and Alexandria...

China's Economy: What Everyone Needs to Know® is a concise introduction to the most astonishing economic growth story of the last three decades. In the 1980s, China was an impoverished backwater, struggling to escape the political turmoil and economic mismanagement of the Mao era. Today it is the world's second biggest economy, the largest manufacturing and trading nation, the consumer of half the world's steel and coal, the biggest source of international tourists, and one of the most influential investors in developing countries from southeast Asia to Africa to Latin America.

Many nations define themselves in terms of territory or people; China defines itself in terms of history. Taking into account the country's unrivaled, voluminous tradition of history writing, John Keay has composed a vital and illuminating overview of the nation's complex and vivid past. Keay's authoritative history examines 5,000 years in China, from the time of the Three Dynasties through Chairman Mao and the current economic transformation of the country.

The “unparalleled master of the historical saga" (Newsweek) and internationally bestselling author of Paris and New York takes on an exhilarating new world with his trademark epic style in China: The Novel In China: The Novel, Edward Rutherfurd brings his renowned talents to the Middle Kingdom...

Is China a genuine partner in Africa's development, or is it building a twenty-first-century colonial empire through economic power rather than territorial conquest? For decades, China has presented itself as Africa's development partner, investing billions of dollars in roads, railways, ports, mines, industrial parks, power stations, and telecommunications networks across the continent. Supporters argue that China is helping Africa achieve what Western powers promised but failed to deliver. They point to new infrastructure, expanding trade, job creation, and an alternative model of ...

An American music icon is on a collision course with the world's two superpowers when trying to save a Chinese baby from death. Haunted by a troubled past and betrayed by the people closest to her, she is set to win against those determined to silence her.

This all-time classic is still perhaps the most prestigious and influential book of strategy in the world, as eagerly studied in Asia by modern politicians and executives as it has been by military leaders since ancient times. As a study of the anatomy of organizations in conflict, The Art of War applies to competition and conflict in general, on every level from the interpersonal to the international. Its aim is invincibility, victory without battle, and unassailable strength through understanding the physics, politics, and psychology of conflict.

चीन में प्रसिद्ध शाओलिन मठ के शाओलिन भिक्षु कुंग फ़ू में अपने अपराजेय कौशल के लिए जाने जाते हैं। वास्तव में, शाओलिन कुंग फू सिर्फ़ एक मार्शल आर्ट ही नहीं, बल्कि जीवन और आचरण का एक विशेष ढंग है, जो किसी भी पेशेवर या व्यक्तिगत सन्दर्भ में प्रासंगिक हो सकता है।

In the last few years, China's aid program has leapt out of the shadows. But China's tradition of secrecy about its aid fueled rumors and speculation, making it difficult to gauge the risks and opportunities provided by China's growing embrace. This well-timed book, by one of the world's leading experts, provides the first comprehensive account of China's aid and economic cooperation overseas. Deborah Brautigam tackles the myths and realities, explaining what the Chinese are doing, how they do it, how much aid they give, and how it all fits into their "going global" strategy.

A Financial Times Best Book of 2025 A Forbes Best Business Book of 2025 The US is the source of just about all the technologies that define modern life: personal computers, operating systems, smartphones, e-commerce, web browsers, email, search engines, social networks, electric cars and the...

La visión sobre China de una de las grandes figuras de la política internacional en la segunda mitad del siglo XX y Premio Nobel de la Paz.

Susan L. Shirk, a former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State responsible for China, knows many of today's Chinese rulers personally and has studied them for three decades. She offers invaluable insight into how they think—and what they fear. In this revealing book, you will see the world through the eyes of men like President Hu Jintao and former President Jiang Zemin. We discover a fragile communist regime desperate to survive in a society turned upside down by miraculous economic growth and a stunning new openness to the greater world.

Uncover the sweeping Asian history and urban evolution of a malarial frontier turned into a fiercely contested capital. From ancient Indigenous river communities to the bustling, high-tech center of today, this narrative maps out centuries of conflict and ambition. It is the perfect engaging...

Travel to China. Find out the facts about this country in Asia.

Explore how an agrarian empire evolved into a global economic superpower through ten dramatic historical turning points. Perfect for your morning commute, this sweeping narrative bypasses tedious chronologies to deliver a high-energy journey through the defining eras of Asian history. Whether...

Girl, Get Up and Win Every Day is a powerful book that will inspire and motivate you to achieve your goals and overcome any obstacles. In this book, real women who have triumphed against adversity share their daily inspiration and triumph stories. This book offers everything you need to keep going, whether you’re having trouble figuring out your mission, dealing with a challenging circumstance, or need some motivation. You’ll find motivational passages, and stories meant to inspire you and help you reach your best potential. Everything is possible if you believe in yourself and are ...