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China's bureaucracy can be slow,
complicated, and frustrating, especially for foreign executives
accustomed to the relatively efficient decision making process of
western businesses. Nevertheless, it is important for any foreign
manager to have some understanding of the organization of the national and local
governments in order to be productive in China. Patience is a
prerequisite to living, working, and making money in China. Those who
accept and adapt to "China on China's terms" will build better and more
enduring relationships and ultimately achieve greater success for their
companies.Don't despair, however. There are resources such as the government-run Foreign Investment Commission and Shanghai Municipal Economic Relations and Trade Commission (SMERT), foreign chambers of commerce, and professional consulting companies which can assist foreign firms in navigating the maze of bureaucratic entanglements associated with investing in China.
The following is a brief list of Shanghai's Government leaders who may have some say in approving your investment:
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