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Dedication
Robert Collins: I dedicate this book to my lovely wife, Sarah. Over many, many years, she has provided me with unwavering support that has enabled me to produce, among other things, the most contemporary work on doing business in China. Sarah, you are the greatest gift that life has given me.
As young newlyweds, we moved to a far-off place called Beijing, China, in 1983. We were truly pioneers. Together, we witnessed the beginning of China’s powerful transformation into the modern world.
This book is for my children, too. Thanks to your tremendous commitment to the Mandarin Chinese language, you’re well positioned to participate in what China has to offer. My delightful daughter is a treasure in more ways than I can express. G.R., you’re an incredibly talented young man with all the makings of great success. And Z-man, born in modern China, you just simply rock!
And last but not least, I dedicate this book to my parents, Mike and Evelyn, who consistently encouraged me to pursue my passion.
Carson Block: I dedicate Doing Business in China For Dummies to my father, Bill. When I was a teenager and college student, he gave me the opportunities to travel to Asia and to study Chinese (including in Beijing). When I graduated from college, he provided the backing that allowed me to go to Shanghai and try my hand at business there. Without his support for my China endeavors, neither this book nor my China career would have been possible.