This book investigates the complex landscape of technology transfer to China during the 1990s, a period marked by significant economic reforms and increasing global integration. Feinstein, drawing on available data and analysis from the era, examines the mechanisms, motivations, and consequences of this transfer. The work aims to provide a comprehensive overview of how technological advancements were acquired and adapted by Chinese industries and institutions during this pivotal decade.

The book is likely to be regarded as a specialized academic text, offering a detailed historical account of a specific period in China's economic and technological development. Its focus on the 1990s suggests an analysis grounded in the data and trends of that era, providing insights into the strategies and challenges of technology acquisition. The subject matter points to a dense, specialist text aimed at scholars, policymakers, and those with a keen interest in East Asian economic history and technological advancement.