...Justin Paul; Jane Menzies; Ambika Zutshi; Huifen Cai Purpose This paper aims to identify and discuss new and novel business paradigms in China and India. In addition, this study examines the new business environment in those countries (2020 onwards) in the context of COVID 19 and explores...

...Lala Hu Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyze the distribution strategies implemented by foreign firms in emerging markets, and to investigate whether they represent an opportunity for firms to innovate their practice. China is selected as the setting of the investigation as distribution...

...Werner Hans Keller; Xia Zhang Purpose This paper aims to present a discussion to stimulate interest in further research by highlighting aspects of Ontario’s Environmental Bill of Rights and exploring whether parts can be transplanted to improve sustainability in China. Design/methodology...

...Helen Song-Turner; Michael Polonsky Purpose The purpose of this study is to explore the enviropreneurial marketing approach used by firms in China and its impact on the success of green marketing actions, with the aim of drawing useful lessons from the literature and successful green firms...

... destinations for China’s Outward Foreign Direct Investment (ODI), receiving around 40 per cent of these investments since 2004 and reaching a stock of more than US$70 billion in 2012 which has positioned the country as the third largest foreign investor in the region (Barcena and Rosales, 2010 ; Fornes...

... developments play a crucial role in shaping strategies, whose essence is to defend the firm against competitive forces or turn these forces in the firm's favor (Porter, 1980). Brazil China Globalization Market contexts Emerging markets Strategic fit Competitive pressure Strategic response...

... is developed composed by several hypotheses. An empirical study is conducted by analysing data collected from 89 pharmacies, including public hospital pharmacies and community service, private chain retailing pharmacy, and independent pharmacies, out of hundreds of outlets in a capital city in China to test...

...Jonathan Wilson; Ross Brennan Purpose Guanxi has been well documented as being an essential part of doing business in China. Yet, as China continues with market liberalisation, there are indications that its strategic importance is set to decline. From a joint venture perspective...

... Research and development Innovation Taiwan China Over the past few decades, R&D consortia as a new cooperative form for promoting R&D activities, have flourished in Japan, the USA, and Europe. The most celebrated example of Japanese cooperative R&D is the 1975 very large‐scale...

... with a discussion of the importance of inter‐firm relationships in China and how there currently exists relatively little research in this area. Qualitative research was chosen to create a holistic picture of the possible impact of relational factors on IJV performance. Findings Trust appears to be the most...

...Chong Ju Choi; Christopher Nailer Purpose The purpose of this paper is to illustrate the changing nature of competition in China. China received over $60 billion in foreign direct investment in 2003, and its economy is already the world's second largest in PPP terms. Thus, there is a tremendous...

...Martin Francis Parnell This paper examines German trade and investment structures in relation to China, establishing for the 1990s: a severe trade imbalance, with stagnating German exports and sharply rising imports; it also establishes, despite occasionally substantial increases in contracted...

...Jonathan Reuvid; Li Yong Keywords China, Economy, Investment Published to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the People's Republic of China, this unique and timely guide to business practice, trading and investment opportunity is the definitive reference source for any international...

...Hong Seng Woo; Celine Prud’homme This paper examines the prevalent characteristics inherent in negotiating with individuals and organisations in China. A successful negotiation with Chinese needs to be conducted in a way that is acceptable to the Chinese. Supported by literature, six cases are used...

...Xiaoling Hu; David Watkins It is argued that the evolution of trade between the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the European Union (EU) falls into three phases: limited contact; both sides seeking rapid growth and becoming mutually dependent; and high mutual trade levels with political...

...Hubert Ooghe The objective of this study is to describe financial management practices in China by means of a qualitative, case study approach. A total of 16 firms in the Shanghai region were interviewed. The research results refer to: investment in fixed assets; financing methods and sources...

...David Floyd The recent handing over of Hong Kong to China was an important landmark in British history. One might question, however, whether Hong Kong is still going to be of great significance to Britain and Europe in future years and whether future business and trade will remain important...

... medium‐sized European company, Nutrexpa SA, has successfully set up and developed a joint venture in China. © MCB UP Limited 1997 The Chinese authorities have responded to these concerns with legislation aimed to satisfy three fundamental requirements: China Joint ventures Medium‐sized...

...Laurence Jacobs; Gao Guopei; Paul Herbig Compares the economic history of china and Europe over the past 2,000 years in an attempt to understand the countries’ present economic positions. Discusses how China’s political and economic system impeded the development of a commodity economy and led...