I sure wish Iâd read this book before heading to Chinaâor Chinatown, for that matter. China runs on an entirely different operating systemâboth commercial and personal. Midlerâs clear, clever analysis and illuminating, often hilarious tales foster not only understanding but respect.
âMARY ROACH
From the Back Cover
Whatâs Wrong with China is the widely anticipated follow-up to Paul Midlerâs Poorly Made in China, an exposÊ of China manufacturing practices. Applying a wider lens in this account, he reveals many of the deep problems affecting Chinese society as a whole. Once again, Midler delivers the goods by rejecting commonly held notions, breaking down old myths, and providing fresh explanations of lesser-understood cultural phenomena.
Paul Midler has lived twenty years in East Asia and speaks Mandarin. He works as a consultant and advisor to companies with business interests in the region. His first book, Poorly Made in China, was published to significant acclaim and his follow-up, What's Wrong with China, has been widely anticipated.