Mr. China
Book description
Mr. China tells the rollicking story of a young man who goes to China with the misguided notion that he will help bring the Chinese into the modern world, only to be schooled by the most resourceful and creative operators he would ever meet. Part memoir, part parable, Mr. China…
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This one is a truly eye-opening account of what it was like to do business not only in China but also with the moneymen and investors on Wall Street. I learned a huge amount about the difficulties and trickery he and his business partners faced when trying to invest in China when China opened up for business.
From Andy's list on memoirs and accounts of life in China.
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