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Mr. China

Tim Clissold
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Mr. China

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2006

Book Brief

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Tim Clissold

Mr. China

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

China • 1990s

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Mr. China by Tim Clissold is a memoir detailing one individual's experiences in China during the 1990s. The author narrates navigating the complex world of Chinese business and culture alongside Western corporate interests, highlighting the challenges and insights gained while managing investments in a rapidly changing economy.

Informative

Challenging

Adventurous

Mysterious

Reviews & Readership

4.2

1,999 ratings

76%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Mr. China by Tim Clissold offers an engaging account of Western business ventures in China, combining humor and insight into cultural clashes and challenges. Praised for its candid storytelling and vivid anecdotes, it draws criticism for occasional oversimplifications. Overall, it's an informative and entertaining narrative that captures the complexity of cross-cultural business.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Mr. China?

Readers of Mr. China by Tim Clissold will appreciate tales of business ventures and cultural exploration. Similar to River Town by Peter Hessler, this book appeals to those fascinated by cross-cultural experiences, international business, and the intricacies of China's economic landscape.

4.2

1,999 ratings

76%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

China • 1990s

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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