Asia Pacific: Its Role in the New World DisorderPresents a geopolitical overview of the Asia-Pacific region, identifying similarities between countries, and trends towards unity within the region, as well as divisions and barriers between countries. Discusses the region's possible role in the emerging world order, and examines individual countries within the region, providing an historical overview and an analysis of the culture, particularly the business culture. The author is a former chairman of Merril Lynch Asia Pacific, and is involved with government, banking and business organisations in the region. |
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Part Two The Principal Players of Asia Pacific | 21 |
The Peoples Republic of China | 79 |
Hong Kong | 87 |
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