Researching the People's Republic of China (Focus: Business Laws): Country Backgrounders

In addition to learning about a country, it is important to know how to behave in that country, or with people from that country.  You may want to consult one of these titles:

Fast Facts:

• US Department of State, Background Notes
• CIA, The World Fact Book
• Michigan State University, globalEDGE (outlines 190 countries)

Historical and Political Guides

• Library of Congress Country Studies
• Keele Guides to Government and Politics

Commercial and Economic Guides

• Deloitte International Tax and Business Guides (Excellent reviews of regulatory and political climate.)
• Country Commercial Guides China Business Information Center (Find export information to the United States from China, including industry and regional overviews.)
• Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (Browse "By Country" or "By Topic")
• Federation of International Trade Associations, FITA's Really Useful Sits for International Trade Professionals (Short essays lead to country web pages that contact business guides and profiles.)
• Eldis Country Profiles (select region or specific country, or create reports by topic)