This book explores the origin and significance of Chinese chambers of commerce. It highlights their role in connecting businesses across regions, industries, and ethnic groups. The book includes eight papers that examine different research cases, covering topics such as the network of businessmen, organizational structures, and social and economic functions of chambers of commerce. The regions discussed include Tianjin, Beijing, Hebei, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shantou, Hong Kong, and Japan. With nearly 200 entries, the bibliography provides additional resources for studying Hong Kong and overseas Chinese chambers of commerce.
