Includes bibliographical references (p. 189-196) and index.; Trends--why the future belongs to China -- Sunrise in the east: China becomes the new world superpower -- Sunset in the west: the end of U.S. economic supremacy -- Breaking the chains of the bicycle kingdom: China's dreams come true -- The coming financial flood -- Becoming a guru -- China's economic landscape -- China's booming base: manufacturing -- China's auto industry: in full gear -- China's energy industry: red hot -- China's bonanza: banking and finance -- China's communications revolution: almost free speech -- Understanding China's financial centers -- Beijing: the epicenter of a capitalist revolution -- Shenzhen: China's test city -- Shanghai: China's own Manhattan -- Taiwan: the breakaway prodigy -- Hong Kong: China's modern frontier -- Building a China stock guru portfolio -- Buying China without leaving home -- Understanding the safest way to invest in Chinese stocks -- Identifying opportunities in Chinese stocks -- Assembling your portfolio and managing risk -- Conclusion: a peek at your guru future.;