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The Asian Energy Factor: Myths and Dilemmas of Energy, Security and the Pacific Future

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How to think about energy in Asia
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The Asian Energy Factor: Myths and Dilemmas of Energy, Security and the Pacific Future
Robert A. Manning
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Robert A. Manning debunks key myths about the oil industry: that the world is running out of oil, that the Caspian Basin is the new Persian Gulf, that resource scarcity combined with military modernization, economic buoyancy, and nationalism will lead to military conflict, and that territorial disputes among Asian nations are fueled by resource competition. His book assesses the energy challenges and strategies of Asian nations and explores the new geopolitics emerging out of their efforts to meet these challenges.

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How to think about energy in Asia.......2006-01-29

It is China's burgeoning energy demand which has nurtured an increased interest into the energy reality in Asia; and yet we still lack the conceptual lens through which to analyze the way that energy markets, and by extension geopolitics, are affected by the profound asymmetry between the demand for energy and the supply of resources in Asia (and East Asia in particular). It is this gap that Robert Manning bridges with the "Asian Energy Factor."

Mr. Manning's angle is captured in these words: "Whether they [Asia-Pacific nations] gravitate--as some have already begun to do--towards market-based solutions and realize the myriad commercial possibilities of foreign investment, regional integration and privatization, and deregulation or older dirigiste models may be the difference between increased conflict or increased cooperation in Asia." Alone, this sentence offers a useful conceptual take on the energy challenge which confronts us: how to push the world to geoeconomics rather than geopolitics in the scramble for energy. Exposing this broad dilemma is the book's prime contribution.

Mr. Manning is also useful in showing how one should approach the analysis of energy questions. Although some of his information is dated (the book came out in 2000), he demonstrates that energy is intricately linked to politics, economics, and geography; any analysis which fails to take so inclusive a view is bound to fail. (His section on Central Asia, in particular, is very good at this integrationist approach.) Mr. Manning's argument that Asia's energy situation can produce sufficient interdependence for cooperation is also very interesting.

To be honest, I diverge with Robert Manning on two counts: he confuses a country's domestic energy realities with its foreign policy. It is possible for a country to combine a commitment to markets with an aggressive foreign policy (there are various times when America and Britain would fit this profile). By referring to many countries' market friendliness he logically concludes that the prospects for conflict are diminished; but in assuming an identity between foreign and domestic policy, I believe that he errs.

(In a later article he exposes the dilemma in these terms: "It is unclear how Asian policy-makers will view the global politics of Asian energy markets. Will they view it through the lens of traditional geopolitics of real estate and sea-lane security? Or will they view it through the lens of geo-economics, where international investment, joint ventures and global cooperation rather than competition for resources and conflict is the prevalent means to satisfy energy security requirements?" But he resorts, again, to looking at domestic politics.)

My other disagreement is with Mr. Manning's unwillingness to explore the ways in which energy can lead to conflict; although I agree with his assessment that energy is often a mere manifestation of underlying geopolitical rivalry, it is still important to uncover the mechanics which can link energy to conflict. By choosing not to explore this idea in detail, I believe that is evades a very important subject.

These disagreements aside, the "Asian Energy Factor" is one of the most important contributions on the subject; by debunking some of the most important fallacies, Mr. Manning allows for the debate to focus on the significant topics. This is even more useful today than it was when the book was first published.

Paucities and Scarcities.......2001-05-23

An excellent work from one of our most important scholars on Asia. Riddled with numbers and graphs, the book is still readable for those just encountering energy politics. The referencing is also excellent, and allows one to delve further into the topic.

His initial chapters on environment/pollution and population growth/demand, and scarcity are important by themselves. Understanding the differences between a scarcity of resources and political limitations or economic bottlenecks on those resources is essential to being able to really forecast the strategic environment. Consequently, the time Manning spends belittling Paul Ehrlich and the Club of Rome is well spent. The country analyses are also very useful, and give one a sense not only of the economics of energy, but of the two way impact of energy and political relationships between countries. With our noble leaders beginning to evoke various fears about Asia, this is very important in understanding the nature and degree of "emerging threats."

Manning might be too bold in divorcing extending military interests with growing energy demands, but it is worth reading the book to develop an opinion on the subject.

I also recommend checking out the Energy Information Administrations's website, which Manning used heavily. It was of great use to me in a recent project: www.eia.doe.gov

Also useful is the cover piece of the January 2001 'Atlantic Monthly.' The piece, "The New Old Economy: Oil, Computers, and the Reinvention of the Earth," in helping advance perspectives of the oil industry. See: http://www.theatlantic.com/issues/2001/01/rauch.htm

Energy Interdependence as an Integrative Force.......2001-03-12

Robert Manning covers a lot of ground in this book, from the Caspian, to India, to Northeast Asia, and challenges a lot of established notions, but two of the points he makes really stand out:

First, he argues that energy interdependence is a potential positive force for Asian regional stability. While a number of analysts (from the serious scholar Kent Calder to the more shrill "Blue Team" types) have argued that China's entry onto the stage as a major oil importer will have serious negative consequences for regional stability, Manning argues that this is far from clear, and that it may actually have positive consequences. Other energy development issues looming in the future, such as the need for natural gas integration in Northeast Asia, can only be addressed by cooperation among regional governments and some degree of mutual interdependence.

Second, Manning points out in his preface how little contact and exchange there is between American analysts who focus on political and security issues, on the one hand, and those who focus on energy from an economic perspective. (As an example, he points out the differing views of the South China Sea between energy specialists and security policy analysts.) Energy issues involve tie-ins with a broad range of national security, economic, and environmental issues, and Manning argues that the policy community could benefit from more dialogue between these two separate sets of analysts. (I've long known this - since my own academic and professional background sort of straddles both groups.)

While the book does suffer a bit from poor editing in some spots, it is definitely a must-read for anyone interested in Asian security issues and/or the region's rapidly growing energy sector.

Intriguing Analysis of an Emerging Geopolitical Concern.......2001-03-01

Without a doubt, energy will be among one of the most important factors determining diplomatic behavior and relations in Asia in the coming decades. The Asian Energy Factor tackles this emerging geopolitical concern through an intriguing analysis of Asia's growing demand for energy and its global political, economic, and strategic consequences. Unique from other authors addressing this under-examined issue, Robert Manning sets the stage by exposing the myth that the world is quickly running out of oil. Technology and new methods of both collection and use of energy have made the impending energy crisis espoused by the doomsayers less of a concern. Manning proceeds to focus on the regional powers (China, India, Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia) and where their individual energy abilities and needs puts them on the collective strategic map. He examines the commercial and political dynamic between the countries demanding increasing amounts of energy (China, Japan, and India) and those with the reserves (the Middle East and Southeast Asia).

As The Asian Energy Factor aptly points out, energy security is the crux upon which the economic, social, energy, and military policies of Asian nations converge; it is among the most critical issues in the coming decade. Manning delves deep into these economic and strategic complexities and continues to challenge the prevailing wisdom about Asian power structure and energy competition.

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China Now: Doing Business in the World's Most Dynamic Market
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China Now--For Businessman and Layman

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China Now: Doing Business in the World's Most Dynamic Market
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Turn East-West Relations Into Win-Win Situations

China has more than one billion people. That's one billion potential customers. China Now is your must-have guide to this exciting world of opportunity, written by a top corporate advisor and a renowned business professor who specialize in East-West business strategy. Together, Mark Lam and John Graham have worked with dozens of Fortune 500 companies and thousands of American and Chinese executives, and now share with you their most successful strategies, tactics, and insights.

A comprehensive all-in-one tour of the world's fastest growing market, China Now is filled with everything you need to know about China's people, negotiation styles, culture, history, economics, and business dealings. You'll learn how to plan, where to go, and who to visit for the best results. And, unlike other books on the market, you'll discover the key differences between various regions and businesses that could make or break the deal.

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Even if you've read Sun Tsu's The Art of War, this book will help you master the art of peaceful negotiations-and establish long-term partnerships that profit everyone involved. The advice you'll find here is not only invaluable; it's absolutely essential to the future of your business.

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Great information and insight with intriguing statistics.......2007-02-25

Sun Tzu said "Know yourself, know your enemy, and you will win every battle." This book provides the readers with a key to the critical success factors of conducting business in China. It contains much pertinent information to help understand the people and the culture that drive the business culture in China. As a former expat manager in Asia for a major American telecom company, I found incredible knowledge, intriguing numbers, and insight in this book, and I highly recommend this book for anyone that wants to grow their business or career with the Chinese economy.

China Now--For Businessman and Layman.......2007-02-18

China Now is a sweeping and practical guidebook for those intending to engage in the formidable challenge of conducting business activities in China. The authors possess first-hand experience which will benefit entrepreneurs as well as corporate executives. There is ample `hands-on' step-by-step guidance, by region, with an emphasis on negotiation preparation, techniques and styles, and approaches to the drafting of contracts and relevant cultural insights. Extensive discussions regarding intellectual property protection with important historical perspective--harking back to the years when Americans provided very lax protection for IP-- provide the reader with an understanding of the opposing views of today. There is also considerable discussion of the existing International IP agreements and the progress made in this area. The various sectors of China's high technology and research and development are surveyed, along with the expanding harbor and container capacity, power supply and information management systems, and air and ground transportation systems.

A brief review of rural China suggests the possibilities for investment by labor intensive industries in these geographical areas that have not significantly shared in the new Chinese economy. There are summaries of the Chinese governmental structures and legal profession, their functions, powers and interrelationships, formal and informal, with discussions of the consequences for foreign business. Useful anecdotal references are sprinkled throughout.

China Now presents historical and cultural perspectives that are lacking in many public portrayals of the nation. China's unforgotten bitter experiences with foreign powers in the 19th and first half of the 20th Centuries are surveyed. The book also offers a present day assessment of the contentious issue of U.S. impediments to trade with China. The authors emphatically set forth their views of the importance of the unimpeded flow of trade for the promotion of mutually beneficial international relations.

In addition to its value for business investors, China Now affords a very useful set of perspectives for the general reader who wants a fuller understanding of the world's `other giant.' It covers not only the principal sectors of China proper (Northeast China, Beijing and Tianjin, Shanghai, the Pearl River Delta (including Hong Kong) and Rural China), Singapore and Taiwan and their economic relations with China, but also addresses the economic importance of the Chinese Diaspora. Historical, cultural and economic relations between North and South Korea and northeast China are also discussed.

Through a portrayal of the evolving business face of China, and its cultural underpinnings, the book serves as a counterbalance to the customary more-or-less dominant focus on the political and military aspects of relations with China. The general reader will find an informative picture of the extensive involvement of Western and Japanese capital investment and business activities in China, Sino-Russian trade and economic cooperation and the growing South Korean investment in northeast China. The mutuality of international economic interests is made quite clear.

America's understanding of China is too important to be left to business people and political operatives alone. China Now can help to bring such understanding to the general electorate. A phrase appearing near the end of China Now: "China and the United States need each other," states an important premise of the book. If this phrase is true and remains true, it is a basis for optimism.

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Shang-High Noon: Your Mission-Critical Decision about China.......2007-01-15

The past two years have given us the most practical and useable China books to date. Businessmen who are on their way to China or who are getting ready to make their "mission-critical" decision about China no longer need to wade through histories of the Ming and Qing dynasties or biographies of Mao, to do their homework. "China, Inc." makes the business case for China, "Mr. China" provides a first-person cautionary tale, and, recently, "Dragon Rising," provides a journalistic snapshot of the current state of Chinese politics and society. To this mandatory reading list of books for the American businessmen seeking to do business in China -- or already on his way! -- we must now add "China Now."

Mark Lam's and John Graham's new book challenges the reader with a sense of urgency like no other, compelling the reader to decide how he will respond to developments in China both professionally and personally. Lam and Graham make the case that the year 2007 is "Shang-High Noon," so to speak. It is high time for all of us to change our lives and our habits. We must come to terms with the new reality of China, or else miss the symbolic boat riding up the Pearl River Delta from Hong Kong to Guangzhou (Canton).

Lam's and Graham's perspective on "doing business in China" has benefitted from the ten-year historical arc moving from the 1996 Asian Financial Crisis to the rapidly growing -- and now maturing! -- Chinese economy of today. During these ten years, they have worked directly with companies, such as Ford and large computer manufacturers. As a result, they have been able to document some of the scarier Chinese business practices, while also formulating practical advice for the business traveller for minimizing risk. Lam and Graham gently caution you that if you don't take their advice, you will be "Shanghaied" -- and not just in Shanghai.

Refreshingly, the advice given is decidedly the opposite of that given in biz schools across the country. In China, the traditional life preservers are either unavailable or a hindrance to your business success. Due diligence won't help, because you can't trust the CFO's numbers. Watertight contracts and crack legal teams won't help, because the Chinese will do everything in their power to avoid the courts. Good, old-fashioned American salesmanship won't help, because the Chinese negotiation process is counter-intuitive to the American one. And, if you don't like it, you'll never do lunch in Shenzhen again!

Lam's and Graham's most powerful recommendations are the following:

-- Understand the notion of "guangzi" - without it, you'll never do lunch
-- Be patient with the lengthy process of "non-task sounding" - the first 90% of the negotiation process will be focused on trust-building
-- Pay attention to Chinese business etiquette -- who sits where and who talks first is of paramount importance
-- Ignore the cultural divide of language at your own peril! - No matter what you hear, you cannot depend on English or English translators
-- Make a personal decision today to learn Chinese and participate in Chinese culture!

With these practical tips and the arguments that support them, Lam and Graham provide a useful primer that will help you be prepared for your next Chinese adventure. Compellingly, Lam and Graham argue in the final chapters of their book that your next Chinese adventure may not occur in Shanghai, but in other global economic powerhouses dominated by the Chinese -- in Singapore, in Taiwan, in Malaysia, in Thailand or the Chinese-American-owned software company down the street in Irvine, California.

You never know where your "Shang-High Noon" will take place. So, you would do well to use Lam's and Graham's entertaining and easy-to-read book to prepare yourself.

A comprehensive guide to business in China.......2006-12-30

This book is a wide ranging guide to doing business in China that will be valuable to newcomers as well as more experienced China hands. The book is broken into four sections. The first is an overview of Chinese history, culture and business environment, all with a focus on gaining insights relevant to doing business in China. The second set of chapters offers advice to American and western business people on negotiating with the Chinese. The third section covers differences among regions within China and with Greater China, including Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan and the Chinese diaspora. The final section focuses on negotiating and protecting intellectual property in China.

Among these sections, the first is the least groundbreaking but might be most useful to the first-time visitor who needs to get some basic footing and avoid social faux pas or the appearance of obvious ignorance. An exception is Chapter 4, which deals with U.S. impediments to trade with China. Here the authors take on U.S. government policies that they believe hurt American interests, such as technology export restrictions and U.S. immigration policies. Their view favoring engagement over belligerence will certainly not go down well with some in Washington, but will be received better by the business community in both countries.

The chapters on negotiation combine the authors' knowledge of international negotiations and specific China knowledge, with particular attention to details such as the mix of skills needed, preparation, venue, and agenda. This section draws on earlier chapters describing both American and Chinese business cultures, in order to help "John Wayne" Americans from being "shanghaied" by their more patient and indirect Chinese counterparts. Anyone preparing to negotiate a business deal in China would benefit from this section. Likewise, the third section on the different regions of China may be familiar to more knowledgeable readers, but includes details on negotiating in each of these areas that will be less familiar and quite useful. Anyone who has visited Singapore, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Beijing will be aware that Chinese culture is hardly monolithic.

The most controversial chapters are most likely those on intellectual property. Lam and Graham's recommendations about the need for patience, education, and willingness to substantially lower one's prices in order to protect IP and sell knowledge-based products will not be popular with either Hollywood or Silicon Valley. First, there are not many good cases of successful IP strategies in China; even Bill Gates might be surprised to see Microsoft's China strategies characterized as "brilliant." Second, whatever a company does in China will set precedents for other emerging markets. Finally, many will see the whole argument of Chinese exceptionalism as an excuse for inaction on the part of the Chinese government and businesses, something like the old claim that Japanese snow was different so Japan couldn't be expected to import skis. Yet the fundamental argument here is well proven by experience in other countries: protection of IP will only be taken seriously when a country has its own IP to protect, or when outside pressure becomes severe enough. Given that the U.S. government has limited leverage and more important interests in its relations with China, businesses must be realistic and try to work with local partners and governments while helping to educate them on the value of IP.

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I had this book for a US - East Asian affairs class at my local community college. It was a decent text book and contains tons of information about Asian history and the emergence of Asian nations as strongpoints in the Pacific.

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This single volume gives you comprehensive information on Asia-Pacific gaming!

Casino Industry in Asia Pacific: Development, Operation, and Impact is a one-of-a-kind comprehensive review of the gaming industry in various countries in the Asia-Pacific region. This valuable resource thoroughly details the history, the operational issues, and the societal and economic impact of casino gaming in Australia, Korea, Macao, and Southeast Asia. International authorities discuss crucial issues that involve policy makers and casino developers, allowing industry players a global perspective as they consider various important viewpoints in their long-range planning.

Casino Industry in Asia Pacific is organized into three sections: Development, Operation, and Impact. Chapters in the Development section provide a thorough history of gaming for Australia, Japan, Korea, Macao, and Southeast Asia. Laws and regulations are also reviewed for each location. In the Operation section, each chapter analyzes an important casino operational issue, including regulations, licensing and due diligence, internal control and auditing, and rolling commissions. The last section reviews the economic and social impacts for various regions. Chinese culture and gaming are also examined in detail to illustrate the intertwined relationship between gaming and people's daily life. Extensive bibliographies, helpful tables, and fascinating photographs are also included.

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