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Scotton and Hachten discuss new media as it pertains to China’s media industry, which has struggled to become profitable in the years following the cancellation of subsidies for state-owned television stations, and look at the development of industries such as television amid the greatest transformation of the social and political dynamics in recent Chinese history. Read More

When viewed in contrast to the leaden strides other major economies have made toward recovery, the rosy news coming out of a number of Chinese industries give some observers cause for celebration and others cause for concern. Read More

China, as the world's second-largest luxury market, is clearly the place to be for any luxury brand that wants to be taken seriously as a global player. But who are these Chinese luxury buyers we hear so much about? Where do they live? How old are they? What drives their purchases? And how do you convince them to purchase more? Read More

Though the popularity of chocolate in China has grown gradually over the last decade or so, consumption there remains miniscule in comparison to western markets. However, a team of confectioners is building a replica of the Great Wall of China to promote the sweet stuff, set to open to the public later this month. Read More

A roundup of some of the most interesting new or recently reissued books about Chinese business, culture and society. Read More

As one of the top authorities on China, Dan Harris is well placed to recommend good reads for everyone from seasoned China professionals to greenhorns. Read More

Set for release next March, China and the Credit Crisis: The Emergence of a New World Order is the first book to examine the important part played by China in the run-up to the global economic crisis and to discuss in detail the implications of China’s sudden elevation to a position of global leadership. Read More

Lawrence L. Allen's Chocolate Fortunes -- a masterfully written journey into the "Chocolate Wars" of the '80s and '90s -- should be required reading for anyone even remotely interested in doing business in China. Read More