A Guide to the Top 100 Companies in China

"This new reference book providing detailed descriptions of the top 100 major business enterprises in China is a companion book of the recently published Biographical Dictionary of New Chinese Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders (by the same editors). Together, these two publications provide in-depth and up-to-date information for the study and understanding of the fabric of the business sector of China.

Since much of the information about the top 100 companies in China is not easily found in one place and written in English, this book will undoubtedly serve as a valuable reference source for anyone interested in learning more about the most influential corporations in China. According to the Chinese edition of Fortune magazine the total revenues of the top 100 companies in China amount to 32% of China's GDP in 2007. As a whole these companies are an important force for China to become an emerging economic power of the world in the 21st century."---Dr Hwa-Wei Lee Former Chief, Asian Division, Library of Congress (Retired) Dean Emeritus, Ohio University Libraries

"A unique book-length reference tool, for researchers and business leaders alike, this guide to the fast changing and emerging corporate environment in China fills a significant gap and provides a systematic and well researched treatment of the top 100 Chinese firms, Often termed the `Dragon multinationals.' Bringing together a diffused and complex information database into a reasoned single source publication is an accomplishment that will find a responsive chord among analysts and practitioners of the Chinese business world."Dr John R Mclntyre Professor of International Business and Executive Director Georgia Tech Center for International Business Education and Research, College of Management, USA

"A Guide to the Top 100 Companies in China is a must for university libraries and others who want to follow the globalization of Chinese companies. The description of the most important companies in China is enlightening for those who want to follow the new economic world power and its businesses. To know your competitors, here is the book that provides the information you need." Dr Verner Worm Professor of Chinese Business and Development Asia Research Centre, Copenhagen Business School

"To many Westerners, the Chinese economy is a puzzle. While Biographical Dictionary of New Chinese Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders focuses on individuals as key players, this companion work highlights China's top 100 companies in terms of their respective background, corporate structure, products and services, challenges and business strategies, and capital assets. Once you put the dots (key individuals) and the spheres (top companies) together, you'll get a better picture of the Chinese economy. Highly recommended for anyone interested in doing business with China or research on contemporary China." Mr Shixing Wen Editor-in-Chief, Chinese Librarianship Former President, Chinese American Librarians Association; and Councilor, American Library Association, USA

"This is an extraordinarily useful work. Many scholars scour the press for examples to bring their China research to life. This text assembles key narratives for 100 of China's top companies and delivers essential descriptions of their histories and the challenges they face." Dr David Reid Professor of Global Business Strategy and the Thomas F Gleed Chair of Business Administration, CEO of China Clinic, Albers School of Business & Economics, Seattle University

"An indispensible reference showing academic quality, A Guide to the Top 100 Companies in China is the key to knowing the dynamics of Chinese business for practitioners, scholars, and students alike. Not only were the companies delicately chosen, but the information on them is up to date and thoroughly researched. Business models, historical background, corporate structure, strategies, and competition are concisely and pertinently presented." Dr Wesley Shu Director and Associate Professor, School of Management, National Central University, Taiwan

"A Guide to the Top 100 Companies in China provides a solid reference and starting point for Chinese and foreign scholars researching this emerging phenomenon. The editors make an important contribution to our understanding of the Chinese companies that inhabit China's competitive landscape." Dr Mary B Teagarden Professor of Global Strategy Editor of Thunderbird International Business Review Thunderbird School of Global Management, USA

Under the label of the socialist market economy with Chinese characteristics, the Chinese Government has made a firm commitment to economic reform, though still retaining tight political control. Thus, under conditions of liberal economic systems and autocratic rule, a new capitalist system is emerging in China; its top companies are managed by private entrepreneurs, government bodies or a combination of both.This book, presented in an easily accessible format, fills an important gap in the growing literature on China in the global economy and provides a research reference tool on China's top companies. It offers a comprehensive directory listing of the Top 100 corporations in China, thus enhancing the research potential on China for students, researchers and businesses. As a general reference guide to the Chinese economy, A Guide to the Top 100 Companies in China provides up-to-date and comprehensive coverage of the top Chinese enterprises. Corporations from Hong Kong and Taiwan that conduct significant business in China are also included.