This textbook examines practical business and management issues in the context of China's changing institutional framework and the internationalisation of China's economy. The author explains the general operating environment for business enterprises in China and examines issues such as the reforms to the Chinese economy, increased marketisation, foreign trade and business services, as well as different forms of business enterprise (state-owned, private etc.) The book also provides a valuable guide to the main operational areas of business enterprise in China including both domestic and foreign funded enterprises. A series of case studies examine core business functions such as research & development, operations management, production, distribution, marketing & human resources within the Chinese context.