Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgements; Abbreviations; 1 Introduction and methodology; 2 Competition theory and the experience of states adopting competition law; 3 The international perspective; 4 China and economic regulation -- history, politics and economics; 5 Existing and proposed Chinese competition provisions; 6 Competitive Hong Kong? Myths, perceptions and reality; 7 Implementation of competition policy in Hong Kong 1997-2004: economising with the truth; 8 Electricity, telecommunication and broadcasting: competition regulation Hong Kong style.