Hidden Champions are mediumsized unknown companies with annual revenues under 5 billion that have quietly under the radar become world market leaders in their respective industries. In this new instalment to his worldwide bestsellingampnbspHidden Championsampnbspvolumes Hermann Simon takes readers on indepth exploration of the ever changing operating conditions and the greater uncertainty and volatility that defines the global business sphere over the next ten years. In particular in this book he focuses on Chinas continued impact on the business world since its rise in the global business and economic sphere over recent decades. In this regard Dr. Simon shows the reader how the current status evolved and then offers concrete and actionable recommendations. New driving forces such as digitalization business ecosystems and sustainability receive special attention. While the main focus is on companies in Germanspeaking countries as they comprise 56 percent of the worlds Hidden Champions the success factors mentioned in this book can be applied globally to midsized companies in other regions as they strive to become global market leaders. Whether a company is a Hidden Champion aspires to be one or wants to emulate their success model Dr. Simons new book provides essential food for thought as executives and managers chart their course into the future.