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The book "Chinese Entrepreneurship in a Global Era" examines the growth and success of Chinese entrepreneurship in the 21st century. It discusses the development of capital markets in Hong Kong, Singapore, Shanghai, and Shenzen and the influence of Chinese culture on business owners in East Asia. The book also explores the changes in the global, regional, and local environments that have affected Chinese entrepreneurs and whether a new type of Chinese entrepreneur has emerged. It includes theoretical discussions and case studies from various countries in East Asia, making it a valuable resource for students and scholars interested in Chinese and East Asian business and entrepreneurship.
As we enter the 21st century it is clear that the economic growth China has enjoyed has been extraordinary. Although Western countries continue to dominate the world economy and financial markets, the capital markets pf Hong Kong, Singapore, Shanghai, and Shenzen have matured considerably and are eager to become major global players As business owners in the rest of East Asia are predominantly of Chinese descent, or under Chinese cultural influence, the economic vitality of the rest of the region has been credited to the adaptability, flexibility and ingenuity of Chinese entrepreneurship nurtured by a particular (Confician) heritage.In Chinese Entrepreneurship in a Global Era Raymond Wong and contributors analyse the tremendous changes in the global, regional and local environments in which Chinese entrepreneurs operate and explores whether a new breed of Chinese entrepreneurs has developed in response to these changes. Including theoretical discussion and empirical case studies on Chinese entrepreneuship in Hong Kong, China, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, the book will be an invaluable resource to students and scholars of Chinese and East Asian business and entrepreneurship.