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China Briefing Book

Welcome to the USCBC China Briefing Book. This information is designed to respond to the most frequently asked questions the USCBC has received over the years and to help corporate staff lay the groundwork for successful executive travel to China.

Our staff is also available for individual consultation for no additional charge as part of your USCBC membership. Members may contact Business Advisory Services at busadv@uschina.org

Getting Around in China

Section I:
USCBC Contact Information
US and PRC Contacts
Section II:
General Information
Section III: Shanghai Information
General
Hotels
Shanghai translator service providers
Section IV: Beijing Information
General
Hotels
Beijing translator service providers
Section V: Translators/Business Etiquette
English/Chinese list of translators
Translators - Tips
China's Changing Culture and Etiquette
Business Etiquette
Section VI: China Conference and Travel News
China Conference Calendar
Section VII: Regional Overviews
Critical Eye on Wuhan: Central Hub
Critical Eye on Dalian: Northern IT Center
Critical Eve on Shenyang: The Come-Back City
Critical Eye on Guangdong: China's Powerhouse Shows Its Soft Underbelly
Critical Eye on Yantai: China's New Gateway to the Northeast
Section VIII: Other
In-Flight Reading and China Analysis: The China Business Review
Population of PRC Cities and Metro Areas [pdf], 01/16/08 [M]
Planning for Emergencies: A Checklist for USCBC Members Overseas
*[M] = Members Only

PRC Central Government Structure Report

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I. Overview of PRC Political System
II. Politburo of the 17th CCP Central Committee [pdf]
III. PRC Government Structure Chart
IV. Biographical Information on Key PRC Leaders
V. State Council 27 Ministries and Commissions
VI. State Council Directly Administered Offices
VII. State Council Indirectly Administered Offices
VIII. State Council Offices
IX. Selected State Council Leading Groups
X. Legislative Organs
XI. Judicial Organs