China"s banking system has a central role to play in the development of the country. This volume offers an in depth analysis of the Chinese banking sector, of its challenges, and the reasons for its present form, as well as the implications for reform. Volaine Cousin"s discusses in depth the types of bank operating in China and analyzes the industry"s critical issues such as financial intermediation, capital, and credit risk management, corporate governance, and analyzes the challenges ahead relating to retail banking, Basel II and the WTO membership.