China is a whole other planet (and you're the alien). Hit the ground running with this essential know-how and friendly advice based on a decade of personal experience and the hard-earned wisdom of dozens of veteran expats. Expert advice straight from the horse's mouth to make sure you avoid making the same mistakes as the countless thousands who have gone before you. Indispensable knowledge from the school of hard knocks, punctuated with real life anecdotes, this essential survival guide gives you the confidence to take China in your stride and prepare for the extraordinary everyday situations that other advice books overlook. Including a concise business section that describes Chinese business culture, business meeting survival tactics, business entities, manufacturing issues, and an overview of the hoops you need to jump to begin exporting to the world's most exciting economy.