With new content drawing from both theoretical and practical perspectives to address systematic differences in Chinese and Western thought, Liu reconciles how key factors such as industrialization, innovation, and infrastructure can influence a nation’s competitiveness. He distinguishes the competitor-focused strategies of the West from China’s economy-centred approach to delineate how China has bolstered its corporate and industrial influence. This essential second edition ultimately provides the reader with a clear and vital understanding of the significance of holistic cognition.

This book is beneficial for political and business leaders hoping to better understand Chinese decision-making processes. It is also important for students of disciplines including business studies, security studies, and politics.