Unlike other economies, family businesses in China are greatly affected by the derived Confucian culture, excessive marketization, as well as the seemingly endless institutional supervision by a transitional Chinese government. China has a strong historical legacy, devoted to patriarchal values and strong family-centered traditions.This volume discusses the current status, upcoming challenges, and future prospects for family businesses in China. It explores unique organizational ch...

The era of globalization saw China emerge as the world's manufacturing titan. However, the "made in China" model—with its reliance on cheap labor and thin profits—has begun to wane. Beginning in the 2000s, the Chinese state shifted from attracting foreign investment to promoting the technological competitiveness of domestic firms. This shift caused tensions between winners and losers, leading local bureaucrats to compete for resources in government budget, funding, and tax breaks. While bu...

Unlike other economies, family businesses in China are greatly affected by the derived Confucian culture, excessive marketization, as well as the seemingly endless institutional supervision by a transitional Chinese government. China has a strong historical legacy, devoted to patriarchal values and strong family-centered traditions.This volume explores the social foundations and historical legacies of families, business families, and family businesses in China. It begins with an ov...

Graduating from Sherubtse College, Bhutan's premier college nestled in the Himalayas, Rinzin finds himself scared by the thought of his unknown future, a blank slate as he describes. His quest for a job takes him far beyond his expectation of a life after college.Set in Bhutan, Delhi, London and Scotland, Home Shangrila tells a story about magic, dreams and the treasures we seek elsewhere and then find it at our doorstep.

High in the mountains of Bhutan, the wind doesn't just blow - it carries voices. In remote villages, along empty roads, and inside centuries-old temples, strange things still happen.Ghost Stories from Bhutan gathers stories from across the country, told with the quiet dread of people who vanished, of things that still wait, and of places best left alone.Whether it's a blessing gone wrong in The Annual Blessing, the echoes of The Singing Nun of Animo Gonpa, or the woman who ...

Bhutan is more than a beautiful Himalayan kingdom—it's home to a revolutionary idea: Gross National Happiness (GNH). Rooted in compassion, balance, and sustainability, GNH challenges the belief that progress is measured only by materialistic pursuit.This book reveals how Bhutan's unique philosophy has become a global inspiration, guiding conversations on mindfulness, sustainable living, and human well-being.For readers drawn to Bhutan, spirituality, or the search for a more...

In a world dominated by economic metrics, Gross National Happiness (GNH) offers a radical yet deeply human question: What is development truly for?Originating in Bhutan, GNH reframes progress by prioritizing holistic well-being over material accumulation alone. Far more than an idealistic concept, it is a comprehensive framework integrating ethical governance, cultural vitality, environmental sustainability, economic sufficiency, and psychological well-bei...

The Writer and the Hermit follows the story of Sonam, a young and aspiring Bhutanese writer, as he walks through the intricate terrain of creative expression and spiritual discovery.Faced with inexplicable passions for both writing and seeking inner peace, Sonam finds himself at a crossroads, torn between the external world of his literary ambitions and the internal realm of spiritual introspection.As he delves into the process of writing his first book, he grapples with hi...

She was an unwelcome Second Miss. His mother had died when she gave birth to him. Be bullied by female patriarch and elder sister. Long years of bullying, after meeting someone. She wanted to fight back, one by one. He sent each of them to the eighteenth level of hell.

He was encouraged by his good friend to attend the second generation blind date by the president of the 'handicapped' family. He said, "I'll give you one hundred million yuan to be my bride for one year." The man spoke arrogantly. Liang Yuyi looked at the arrogant man on the wheelchair, and curled his lips. "Marry me? Can you do it? " [This young master will just carry him around the waist. I'll see whether it works or not after I try …]

She was only a Daughter of Concubine of the Prime Minister's Estate. Her elder sister didn't want to, because of the man they all liked. She was the replacement woman. How lucky she was! She smiled sadly and entered the carriage. There was no longer any nostalgia for her home …

"It's a game." Whoever was more serious would admit defeat.She, for her sister, could make any sacrifice. But I never knew if I was really loved.She, who had been used as a substitute in a conspiracy, was in unspeakable pain.It was him who destroyed her, who harmed her elder sister …