A business and management perspective on the People's Republic of China. The macroeconomic, legal and operational environment of Chinese business enterprises; analysis of business procedures and management in China, and an overview of Australian-Chinese business relations. Topics include enterprise reform, enterprise finance and stock markets, accounting and taxation, foreign trade and internationalisation, enterprise management and Australian trade and investment links with China. Special attention will be given to problems of enterprise reform, the continuing role of the state, Chinese business practices, including "guanxi" and business negotiations, and the management of foreign investment enterprises in China.