Business Environment and Opportunities in China: Shanghai and its Surrounding Region

I Shanghai — A Profile and an Overview.- 1.1 Strategic Location and Hinterland.- 1.2 Shanghai’S History.- 1.3 Population Structure.- 1.4 Economic Structure.- 1.5 Living Conditions.- II Policies and Institutions in Shanghai, China.- 2.1 Economic Development Plannning.- 2.2 Regulations and Laws Relating to Foreign Investors.- 2.3 Laws and Provisions on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).- 2.4 Project Approval Process and Related Institutions.- 2.5 Labour Law.- 2.6 Financial Reporting and Auditing.- 2.7 Regulations on Taxation.- 2.8 Industrial and Intellectual Property Rights.- 2.9 Patent Law.- 2.10 Trademark Law.- 2.11 Copyright Law.- 2.12 Transfer of Technology.- 2.13 Competition Law.- 2.14 Financial Institutions.- 2.15 The Exchange System and Currency Services.- 2.16 Trade Financing Services.- 2.17 Money Markets and Capital Markets.- 2.18 Business Associations (Chambers of Commerce, Informal Associations).- 2.19 Evaluation of Policies and Institutions.- III Infrastructures and Facilities in Shanghai.- 3.1 Transportation.- 3.2 Communication.- 3.3 Utilities.- 3.4 Industrial Zones.- IV Opportunities in the Different Sectors in Shanghai’s Development.- 4. Sectional Emphasis of Development Thrust.- Appendix 1: Brief Case Outlines of Selected Companies Operating in Shanghai Region.- Appendix 2: Foreign Consulates in Shanghai.- Appendix 3: Foreign Trade / Business Organisations in Shanghai.- Appendix 4: Clubs for Foreigners in Shanghai.- Appendix 5: Commercial Information Providers in Shanghai.- Appendix 6: Shanghai’s Three Development Zones.- Appendix 7: Banking Services.

Professor Dr. Li Choy Chong is director of the Research Institute for International Management at the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland.

Increasingly, Shanghai is playing a pivotal role in the economic reform of China. Its position is emphasized by China's intention to restructure Shanghai's industry to become a base for financial and commercial expansion. Li Choy Chong examines the business environment of Shanghai and its adjacent regions. He concentrates on the strategic and historical importance of the area and discusses the current infrastructural developments and changes in regulations. The book presents a comprehensive overview and an appreciation of the business environment as well as ideas on business opportunities in Shanghai.