This book presents an overview of the importance of inward and outward investment to the Chinese economy over the last three decades since the opening up and reform process started in 1978, with an assessment of where investment stands today, and its likely future role in China, and China's interaction with the rest of the world as it advances towards superpower status. It provides an accessible study of both inward and outward investment - not found in other books on China. This book is also based on clear case studies while the author worked as an Embassy commercial officer from 2000 to 2003 in China, and then as a consultant for Western companies, and Chinese companies, seeking to implement inward and outward investment plans.