The Authors. List of Abbreviations. Acknowledgments. Introduction. CHAPTER 1 The Evolution of the Investment Environment and Culture Issues in China and Their Relevance When Doing Business in the Middle Kingdom. CHAPTER 2 Categories of Investment in China and the Basic Forms of Businesses and Their Operation. CHAPTER 3 Mergers and Acquisitions and Its Regulatory Framework. CHAPTER 4 Takeover of Listed Companies. CHAPTER 5 The New Anti-monopoly Law End the Revised Merger Control Regime. CHAPTER 6 Dispute Resolution in China: Understanding the Legal Environment and an Overview on the Different ADR Mechanisms. CHAPTER 7 The Evolution of Contract Law and Its Importance for Enterprises Operating in the Market. CHAPTER 8 Protection of Intellectual Property Rights in China When Doing Business. Conclusion. APPENDIX II [CSRC Decree No.56] Decision on Amending Article 63 of the “Administration Measures on Takeover of Listed Companies” (i.e. “Takeovers Code”). APPENDIX III Circular of the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation and the State Administration for Industry and Commerce Concerning Printing and Distributing Provisions for the Alteration of Investors’ Equities in Enterprises with Foreign Investment. Glossary. Bibliography. Chinese Publications. Table of Chinese Legislation.