The Evolution of China and Its Rising Multinationals. Introduction

Abstract

The emergence of Chinese companies as key players in the global economy underscores China’s transformation into a global powerhouse. Through large sample analyses, case studies, and literature surveys, this special issue aims to enhance our understanding of this phenomenon, focusing on various aspects of the internationalization of Chinese firms over the past two decades and exploring their success as well as the challenges they face moving forward.

Keywords

• emerging economies
• chinese multinationals
• internationalization
• globalization
• foreing direct investment
• global business
• mergers and adquisitions
• greenfield
• statet owned enterprises
• innovation
• green innovation
• angel yeast
• resource-based view (rbv)
• cluster internacionalization
• horizonal competition
• vertical coordination
• fsqca
• technological upgrading