Shaun Rein Boeken

“REIN MASTERFULLY CAPTURES WHERE [CONSUMERS] HAVE BEEN AND WHERE THEY DREAM OF GOING.” —FORTUNE PRAISE FOR THE END OF CHEAP CHINA “Brilliantly written.” —Financial Times “Rein combines elegant writing and methodical research. Years of working in China have given him access to important players. Incisive interviews with billionaires, business executives, government officials, and migrant workers guide the pulse of the narrative . . . essential reading.” —USA Today “Engaging. Full of vivid anecdotes from Chinese billionaires to senior party officials and even prostitutes. For any foreigners thinking about doing business in the Middle Kingdom, The End of Cheap China is a good place to start.” —Reuters “Must-read.” —Consulting Magazine “A lively read.” —Straits Times “An inside look.” —Industry Week “Compelling, engaging, informative.” —The Cayman Islands Journal “Lively, well-written book.” —South China Morning Post “Engaging, highly readable style with real-life examples from vast catalog of China research. For good measure, Rein wedded into China’s elite, marrying the granddaughter of 1980s Politburo chairman Marshal Ye Jianying” —Asia Times

China's changing course, and sustainable success requires a shift in strategy The End of Copycat China helps business executives and investors understand how China's economy is shifting from one based on heavy investment to one on services and consumption by providing insight that help shape effective strategy.

Navigating the complexities of doing business in China has become increasingly challenging for foreign companies due to escalating US-China tensions and stringent crackdowns on key sectors like technology and education. The book explores the implications of China's dominance in manufacturing and retail, providing insights into the evolving landscape for international businesses seeking to engage with this critical market amid uncertainty.

Drawing upon more than 15 years of experience . . . Shaun Rein's new book offers an insider's perspective on China's sophisticated use of economic carrots and sticks for political purposes. The War for China's Wallet . . . is a deeply informative and yet delightfully readable account, sure to interest China specialists and the general public alike. --Elizabeth Perry, Henry Rosovsky Professor of Government, Harvard University