Overseas Chinese of South East Asia

China's development as an economic giant is well known. Less visible is the role played by the overseas Chinese community in transforming modern China. During the second half of the twentieth century, immigrants and refugees from China developed into a new entrepreneurial class across much of South East Asia. Today, they control some of the world's largest and most competitive businesses.describes how the Chinese community grew and developed, side by side with wider economic changes in the region. It discusses cultural and language differences, which can be a source of tension but also of great strength, and it describes the fascinating business culture of the region with its strengths and pitfalls. This book is essential reading for anyone intending to work or do business in South East Asia.