"It is worth every cent demanded by the gifted authors. They are men who speak with knowledge, and with authority, backed by experience. Space will not permit of sundry excerpts, but managed currency' has aptly been dubbed that ill-fated thing that never swied China and was one of the major causes of Sino-Japanese hostilities.' There is a wealth of information in the volume which should be conned and valued by those who have permanent or even transient interest in our great city. In 1935 the observant brothers prophesied Without being pessimistic and adopting an attitude of hoping for the best while being prepared for the worst, it may not be overstating it to say that unless adequate measures are put into effect there is nothing to stay Shanghai from witnessing a financial crisis of the frst magnitude' That has overwhelmed the city, the community, and commerce. Rapacious officialdom profiled of course. The political touches imparted to the pages provoke thought. The domination of our neighbours was anticipated.
"The book is a searching review of the Shanghai situation, extended over many years. It does not lack pungency; the authors deserve more than congratulation, Gratitude earned and now freely expressed is their best reward."
Mr. Randall Gould, Editor of The Shanghai Evening Post & Mercury:
"It represents the observation and experience of two keen businessmen thoroughly versed in the local situation and it deserves careful perusal The Shanghai Sunday Times "This useful and instructive book Most interestingly written, it covers a multitude of issues. The first few chapters giving a review of Shanghai's economic growth through three decades supply a remarkably interesting and complete picture of that background with which anyone who would understand the position existing to-day ought to be familiar Only too prophetic a strictly fair attitude."
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