China

Country Data

USC Subscription-Based Online Resources
These database links will re-direct you to our proxy-enabled subscription database page to facilitate connectivity:

• The EIU produces objective and timely analysis and forecasts of the political, economic and business environment in more than 180 countries. Click on "Enterprise Client Access" to launch the database, then click on China in the country menu to retrieve these reports:
  • "Country Report" covers the economy, the economic outlook, political scene, economic policy and some specific industries (published monthly).
  • "Country Profile" provides analysis of historical, political, infrastructure and economic trends (published annually).
  • "Country Commerce" covers permits, licenses, foreign investment and other information for foreign companies doing business in China (published annually).

• ISI Emerging Markets includes China, and is a good source of country, industry, business, macroeconomic and news information. Note: Some of the information is written in Chinese and requires a special character set on your computer.
• Global Market Information Database
  Click on "Countries" to begin searching for specific indicators. Under "Consumers" find "Consumer Lifestyle Reports" by country.
• China Data Online
  Contains statistical and macroeconomic data on national, provincial, and city levels.
• USA Trade Online
  Import and export information for the U.S.
• World Marketing Data and Statistics
  Detailed demographics, market sizes and information on consumer goods.
• Global Road Warrior
  Contains basic country profiles and cultural and business etiquette information.
• MarketResearchAcademic.com
  Find market research reports on a number of commodities.

Generally Available Online Resources

• CIA World Factbook has general information.
• Country Studies Area Handbook: Prepared for U.S. military and foreign service personnel, these offer a brief history of a country, describe its culture and survey the country's economic and political environment. These are book-length reports that can be retrieved a section at a time.
• BBC Country Profiles: China
• Economist Country Briefings: China
• Background Note: China: issued by the U.S. State Department
• International Monetary Fund: China
• World Bank: China
• Index of Economic Freedom: China: issued by the Heritage Foundation
• Global Competitiveness Report: China: indexed by the World Economic Forum
• Hong Kong Governance Indicators, 1996-2009: issued by the World Bank's Governance Matters
• China Trade-at-a-Glance, 2009/10: published by the World Bank
• Country Risk Analysis: China: a Global Finance report issued December 2005

• Understanding China's Business Risk Environment: a 2006 Marsh, Inc. report

• Doing Business, 2010: China country profile: a report from the World Bank Group

• Doing Business in China: a 2008 U.S. Commercial Service Guide
• Market Profile on Chinese Mainland: frequently updated information from the Hong Kong Trade Development Council
• Chinese Companies in the 21st Century: a 2010 Beijing IPSOS report
• China Business Climate Survey, 2010: a survey by the American Chamber of Commerce in China

• China's Innovation Policy: a 2007 OECD report

• The China Effect: assessing the impact on the US economy of trade and investment with China: a 2006 report from Oxford Economics
• BRICs and Beyond: published by Goldman Sachs (China content on pg. 45+)
• Building Business with BRICs: published by Datamonitor
• BRIC Markets: published by Standard & Poor's in June 2007
• Sustainable Investment in China: a 2009 BSR report
• Export.gov
  Free access to four major sources of information produced by the U.S government:
  
  1. Country Commercial Guides (CCGs): Prepared annually by U.S. embassy staff, CCGs contain information on the business and economic situation of foreign countries and the political climate as it affects U.S. business and foreign investments.
  2. Industry Sector Analyses (ISAs): In-depth analysis of specific industry sectors and subsectors within a given market.
  3. International Market Insight (IMIs): Brief updates within a foreign country highlighting specific market opportunities, trade events, or changes in market conditions.
  4. Multilateral Development Bank Reports: International trade opportunities and financing information through the various multilateral development banks throughout the world.
• Executive Planet: Business Etiquette and Culture in U.S. Top Trading Partner Nations (China)
• Shanghai Business Etiquette: a 2006 USDA GAIN report (CH4835)

The USC Libraries

Search HOMER for "CHINA AND BUSINESS" or "CHINA AND CULTURE" to locate books on these topics. Try other search terms as well. Note: If a book is checked out, it can take up to two weeks to recall.  You can also find full-text books online through eBrary.

Crocker Library

Business Insights: China: practical advice on entry strategy and engagement  (Reference HG5784 .B87 2008)
Exporters' Encyclopaedia (Reference Desk HF3011 .E9)
An American's Guide to Doing Business in China  (Reference HD2910 .S39 2007)
Global Business Practices: adapting for success  (Reference HD58.7 S3477 2006) Chapter 9: China and Oversees Chinese
China Business Culture: strategies for success  (Reference HD58.7 .W36 2005)
China Business Guide  (Reference HF1604 .C4428 2004)
Doing Business in China  (Reference HC427 .A593 2000)
Business Guide to Modern China  (Reference HF3836.5 A47 1997)
Passport China  (Reference HD58.7 .L497 1996)
The Business Guide to China  (Reference HG5782 .B73 1996)
Doing Business in Asia's Booming "China Triangle"  (Reference 3836.5 E53 1994)
Global Business Etiquette  (Reference HF5389 .M375 2006)
Cross-Cultural Business Behavior  (Reference HF5389 .G47 2002x)
Global Business Practices  (Reference  HD58.7 S3477 2006)
Doing Business in Emerging Markets  (Reference HD62.4 .C387 2002)

Articles

Search for articles written about business in China in ProQuest, Factiva and Lexis/Nexis Academic. Some possible topics are "CHINA AND INDUSTRY TRENDS" or "CHINA AND [industry name]" or "CHINA AND BUSINESS." Note: These are USC subscription-based resources; these links will re-direct you to our proxy-enabled subscription database page to facilitate connectivity).

You can also search these locally published newspapers and magazines for business information in China:

• Chinese Newspapers Online
• China Business Review
• China Economic Review 

Statistics

• China's National Bureau of Statistics (in English)
• China Data Center (from the University of Michigan)
• World Bank's Data and Statistics section

Government Information

• China's National Bureau of Statistics (in English)
• Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China
• Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in Los Angeles
• Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the United States of America
• Governments on the WWW: China (People's Republic)

China Websites

• China Online
• China Business Information Center: sponsored by the U.S. Export Portal
• U.S. China Business Council
• United States of America-China Chamber of Commerce
• Business Environment Council
• U.S.-ASEAN Business Council (includes China, Japan and South Korea
• U.S.-China Economic & Security Review Commission
• China Council for the Promotion of International Trade
• Hong Kong Trade Development Council
• China Business Council for Sustainable Development
• Hong Kong Stock Exchange
• Shanghai Stock Exchange
• People's Bank of China

• Chinese Business World: a portal to business resources

Need More Help?

• Try more resources on our International Business and Marketing page.
• Visit Crocker Business Library (HOH 201) between 9am and 5pm, Monday through Friday.
• Email the library staff at library@marshall.usc.edu.