... China’s economic transformation and integration into the global economy. Findings The findings highlight the centrality of guanxi in navigating China’s complex business environment, where trust in personal relationships often compensates for institutional weaknesses and legal uncertainties. The review...

... liberalization policies, both India and China have maintained high and stable growth rates and have emerged as the two strongest markets in the Asian continent (Paul and Mas, 2016). Over the years, India has established itself as a global leader in balanced economic growth (PTI, 2011). It has ascended 14 spots...

...Xiaoli Zhao; Pavel Castka Purpose The formation of international joint ventures (IJVs) is one of the prevalent approaches for Western companies to conduct business in China. Yet, doing business in China is difficult for many firms, partially because of the institutional voids that are created...

...Mohammad Raihanul Hasan; Deng Shiming; Mollah Aminul Islam; Muhammed Zakir Hossain Purpose The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of blockchain technology on firms’ operational efficiency in the context of China. Design/methodology/approach The authors use panel data...

...Awais Ali; Fu Qiang; Sadia Ashraf Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyse the impact of ownership structure on firm valuation and performance across different geographical regions within mainland China. Design/methodology/approach The authors classify China in six geographical regions...

.... Design/methodology/approach Based on data collected from 256 manufacturers across different geographical areas and industrial branches in Greater China. A conceptual model was proposed and tested using structural equation modeling technique with the help of SmartPLS 3.0. Findings The sustainable...

.../approach By examining the relevant literature, the authors were able to identify differences and similarities among the two EPZs. Findings China is easier for MNCs to conduct business in because of the current lack of enforcement of the labor laws and the retention rate of workers is higher relative...

...Min Zhu; Robert C. Camp; Rajendar Garg The purpose of this paper is to provide a profile of the environment for development of Small and Medium Enterprises (hereinafter referred to as SMEs) in Sichuan, China. Focus group discussions and case analyses were used to diagnose problems that SMEs...

...Ming‐Tien Tsai; Yung‐Ming Cheng This study examines the entry mode and ownership strategies in China, South‐East Asia and Western Europe made by manufacturing firms in Taiwan. The results find that when the larger, high R&D and high advertising intensive Taiwanese manufacturing firms invest...

...Yun Chu; Jianyu Ma; Walter E. Greene Recognizing the difference of labor laws between the U.S. and China, the U.S. parties need to recognize the differences when negotiating and investing in China, because some of the clauses can be settled when signing contracts or agreements. For China’s part...