A fully updated guide to China. As China continues to expand economically, drawing more and more visitors, this guide by an experienced China specialist provides reliable, up-to-date information on sights, hotels, restaurants and the ins and outs of negotiating Chinese culture, habits and the transportation system. Essays on the Chinese people, their history, politics, art and food are followed by explorations of more than 40 major tourist centres, including the principal cities of Beijing, Guangzhou and Shanghai.