China remains one of the top capital exporters in the world, yet there is a paucity of reliable sources through which to assess Chinese corporate decision-making, the implementation of Chinese-financed and managed projects, and the socio-economic effects of those projects. The Casebook fills this gap by providing fifteen case studies written by experts and researchers, many from host states and who have first-hand knowledge of the transaction or dispute in question. Case studies are written primarily based on primary source material including transactional documents, interviews with stakeholders, laws and regulations, and case decisions. Educators in professional schools, including law, policy, and business, will find in the Casebook material to supplement class discussions pertaining to Chinese overseas investment, Chinese investment strategies, and the nature of the Chinese firm. This title is also available as open access on Cambridge Core.

‘This is the definitive Casebook of China's global engagements. Scholars looking for empirically rich studies of China's interactions with global and national politics, and teachers eager to use cases to study China's relationship with law and economic development, will find this an indispensable resource.'

Meg Rithmire - F. Warren McFarlan Associate Professor, Business, Government, and the International Economy, Harvard Business School

‘China's outbound investment is central to a host of global issues, yet its operation is often clouded by caricature. Using a wide-ranging approach based on original source material, this Casebook takes readers deep into the governance of Chinese companies' overseas investment projects. The result is an enlightening set of case studies examining how companies at the forefront of Chinese ODI manage relations with a range of stakeholders. It will have a long shelf life as a teaching tool for policymakers.'

Curtis J. Milhaupt - William F. Baxter Visa International Professor of Law and Senior Fellow, by courtesy, Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, Stanford University

‘The teaching of problem-solving subjects in law, policy, and business relies on cases for effective communication and hands-on analysis, and anyone who has had to create or reinvent cases for class use understands the investment of time and effort that goes into it. So do the authors of the richly informative, carefully crafted, and brilliantly curated cases published in this book. Its impressive geo-thematic breadth of cases, anchored by incisive discussion questions and comments, holds endless appeal for China-focused course conveners.'

Ada Ordor - Professor of Commercial Law and Director of the Centre for Comparative Law in Africa, Faculty of Law, University of Cape Town

‘Congratulations to Matthew Erie for putting together an impressive collection of cases which provide an insightful analysis of global Chinese investments. I strongly recommend the book for educators, managers and government leaders who can learn from these case studies and decide upon the right strategies for collaborating with China and Chinese companies.’

Lourdes Casanova - Senior Lecturer and Director Emerging Markets Institute, Samuel Curtis Johnson College of Business, Cornell University

‘Chinese outbound investment is one of the most important topics in contemporary international business and development, particularly in the Global South. Erie’s casebook offers a vital resource, presenting expert case studies that shed light on how Chinese investments are designed, negotiated, and implemented, as well as their effects in selected markets around the world. Any student of law, business, politics or policy with interests in China and global development should read this excellent volume.’

John D. Ciorciari - Dean, Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies, Indiana University

‘This Casebook is a comprehensive and innovative resource that delves into the intricate landscape of Chinese outbound investment, covering legal, policy, and business dynamics. It offers original case studies enriched with primary sources and expert perspectives, showcasing real-world examples across diverse regions, not driven by an ideological bent. While primarily conceived for teaching in professional schools, it is also to be greatly welcomed by scholars wishing to engage critically with a wide range of issues that the cases present.’

Fabio Morosini - Professor, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul School of Law & Michelle Ratton Sanchez Badin, Associate Professor, FGV São Paulo Law School

‘This is an extremely important volume for anyone interested in China's increasingly complex commercial relationships with the rest of the world. Through detailed case studies, the contributors explore a wide and comprehensive range of legal, commercial, and policy issues relating to China's investments overseas. This volume will be helpful to scholars, policymakers, and students seeking to understand how China's investments impact host countries and the range of legal and policy issues that arise.’

Benjamin Liebman - Robert L. Lieff Professor of Law, Columbia Law School