This book investigates how Chinese transnationalism functions as a specific cultural and political domain within the evolving landscape of flexible capitalism in the Asia-Pacific region. Edited by Aihwa Ong and Donald Nonini, the volume synthesizes ethnographic research from diverse global sites to challenge conventional economic interpretations of migration and identity. The contributors argue that the movement of capital and people is not merely a byproduct of late capitalism, but a complex interplay of human agency, cultural politics, and social identity.

Scholars in anthropology and Asian studies frequently cite this work as a foundational text for understanding the cultural dimensions of transnational capital. Experts highlight the volume for its rigorous interdisciplinary approach and its ability to complicate simplistic narratives regarding global economic shifts.