Operation China is the only investment guide that examines both the theory behind operating an enterprise in the PRC and how it works in practice. Unlike other similar publications, Operation China looks beyond the difficulties of establishment and instead focuses on the problems and questions that arise in the course of daily business.

• How can my company deal with its debtors?
• Is my company eligible for any tax or duty rebates?
• What restrictions will be placed on my company's use of the Internet?
• Are import licenses necessary for processing and assembly operations?

What makes Operation China different?

For every area of business that is included, Operation China offers:

Comprehensive legislative overviews Enforcement of the law in practice

Common business difficulties and possible solutions Strategies for pre-empting problems

Operation China also makes extensive use of reference tables and at-a-glance charts that enable investors to quickly assess the advantages and drawbacks of planning strategies, options to resolve problems or various measures to prevent difficulties arising in the future.

Operation China offers answers to many of the most frequently asked questions about running a foreign-invested enterprise in China. Every chapter deals with a different area of business operations and provides an overview of the legislative environment, discusses how the law is enforced in practice, gives tips on how to avoid common problems, and offers advice on resolving difficulties.

CORPORATE LIABILITY		IT AND THE INTERNET
Briberty and corrupt practice Forms of legal liability Corporate officer liability		New telecommunications regulations E-commerce and on-line business in China Validity of on-line contracts
FOREIGN EXCHANGE		INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Importing and exporting currency Foreign exchange loans Distinguishing between different accounts		Enforcement of intellectual property rights Strategies for combating counterfeiters Registering intellectual property
DEBT COLLECTION		INVESTMENT INCENTIVES
Minimizing bad debt levels Late payments and options for recovery		Qualifying for tax reductions Location-based investment incentives
HUMAN RESOURCES		IMPORT PROCESSING
Recruitment, working hours and conditions Employers' liability for social security payments. Termination of employees		Import processing vs. processing and assembly Security bank deposit system Inter-company processing
MARKETING AND ADVERTISING
Advertisements: requirements and restrictions Marketing strategies and unfair competition