Xiconomics by Andrew Cainey

Xiconomics by Andrew Cainey

This concise and incisive analysis unpicks the likely practical implications for the international community of China's announced reorientation of its economy towards protecting its domestic market.

The authors provide a succinct picture of what it means to do business in China todayThey provide an in-depth analysis of the intertwined historical, political and economic environment that managers must face up to and highlight the strategy options open to multinational companies. A must-read for everyone who seeks a nuanced understanding of China’s multifaceted business landscape beyond simplistic business headlines.

-- Joerg Storm, Global Head IT Infrastructure, Mercedes Benz Mobility, Stuttgart

This book is an essential immediate read for all senior business leaders with a responsibility for doing business inside China, or with the potential to encounter Chinese influenced businesses elsewhere. The authors deconstruct Xiconomics and their inside track enables them to decode and make Xiconomics accessible to those with a business interest in the potentially enormous benefits and significant risks associated with engaging with China.

-- Wilf Blackburn, former CEO, Allianz China Life

An invaluable guide for business people and policy makers facing the challenge of mapping out strategies for productive engagement with China going forward.

-- Peter Williamson, Judge Business School, University of Cambridge

Xiconomics should be essential reading for anyone grappling with understanding, and adjusting to, the profound changes that have occurred to China’s business environment in Xi’s era.

-- Xin Sun, King’s College London

Now more than ever, business success in China means both understanding the broader social, political and historical context, and dealing with uncertainty. Drawing on their extensive experience, the authors describe how China is evolving and then lay out the strategic options and capabilities that companies need to succeed. This book is a must.

-- Catherine Bradley CBE, non-executive director, Kingfisher plc

Cainey and Prange have pulled off a rare feat with this book: being incisive and detailed while remaining accessible and succinct. Anyone interested in the wider politics of international business in China will gain much from reading Xiconomics.

-- William Hurst, Chong Hua Professor of Chinese Development, University of Cambridge

Andrew Cainey has advised businesses and governments on China for over twenty years. He is a senior associate fellow at the Royal United Services Institute; a founding director of the UK National Committee on China; and an advisory board member for Lumen Capital Investors, a Singapore-based multi-family office. Christiane Prange is a Professor of Strategy and International Business with universities in Europe and globally. She previously taught at Tongji University and Jiaotong University (Antai College) in China. She also advises multinational companies on their internationalization and agile strategies.

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ISBN 13	9781788216289
ISBN 10	1788216288
Title	Xiconomics
Author	Andrew Cainey
Series	Business With China
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Agenda Publishing
Year published	2023-04-27
Number of pages	232
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