This popular and authoritative guide offers a comprehensive overview of business law in the People's Republic of China and the implications for foreign companies operating there. It provides valuable analysis of all pertinent laws and their practical application, with detailed attention to the following topics: - the legal system - constitutional, criminal and civil law - business organizations - contract law - technology transfer - foreign investment - representative offices - foreign exchange control - banking and finance - dispute settlement - taxation - insurance and labour - intellectual property - customs, import and export - counter trade - land law - special investment areas - precedents and forms - environmental protection Emphasizing practical aspects, China Business Law Guide will be of immeasurable value for foreign investors seeking to gain a good working knowledge of doing business in China within its legal framework.