'This volume … defies expectations and provides across the chapters a nicely accessible, interesting, and informative account of historical trends and contemporary events and challenges in the IR system of the world's most populous and rapidly-developing nation.' Bruce E. Kaufman, Industrial Relations
1. What should we be looking for in industrial relations in China? William Brown; 2. The transition to collective labour relations Chang Kai and William Brown; 3. The two forms of labour movement Chang Kai; 4. The response of trade unions to market pressures Chang Cheng; 5. Employer strategies in collective labour relations Wen Xiaoyi; 6. The changing role of government towards labour Tu Wei; 7. The development of collective consultation Lei Xiaotian; 8. The challenges faced by employee participation Zhan Jing; 9. Strikes: rights and resolution Meng Quan; 10. Going to market: comparing labour relations reform in China, Russia and Vietnam Tim Pringle; 11. Conclusion William Brown and Chang Kai.