"You will put down this insightful book with a much deeper understanding of two of the more indispensable topics of the twenty-first century: China and sound financial practices." -- Jon Huntsman, Jr., U.S. Ambassador to China, 2009?2011
"This is a timely, well-researched, and tremendously important book?" -- Maurice R. Greenberg, Chairman & CEO, C.V. Starr & Co., Inc.
"Michael sets out a commonsense approach to wealth and prosperity. It's a must-read." -- Philip Bullen, CFA, Group Chief Investment Officer, Fidelity Investments
"Lee brings a unique combination of cultural, business, and economic insights. In compelling and clear language, he shows how Americans can engage this new reality." -- Samuel Gregg, D.Phil., Director of Research, The Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty
"The more that things change, the more that making money depends on understanding those things that never change. In an immensely readable volume and with a compelling story, The Chinese Way to Wealth and Prosperity provides precisely that." -- Rabbi Daniel Lapin, Author of Thou Shall Prosper: The 10 Commandments for Making Money
"Lee provides a valuable handbook for anyone wishing to understand what drives Chinese attitudes toward money." -- Dong Tao, Ph.D., Chief China Economist, Credit Suisse
For centuries, the Chinese have managed to survive and thrive in virtually every part of the world. From nineteenth-century emigrants to twenty-first-century "tiger moms," they have shown remarkable resilience and determination in achieving their goals even under the most challenging of circumstances.
Acknowledgments
Foreword
Introduction: Acres of Diamonds
Chapter 1 : Obtain "Kung Fu" in Education
Chapter 2 : Go Mobile
Chapter 3 : Understand the Value of Guanxi
Chapter 4 : Keep Debt to an Absolute Minimum
Chapter 5 : Play Financial Defense
Chapter 6 : Defer Gratification
Chapter 7 : Love the Land
Chapter 8 : Do Not as the Chinese Do
Epilogue Index
