Amidst the backdrop of geopolitical shifts, such as the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Israel-Hamas conflict, and the persistent lingering challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, China's role in the global landscape is evolving. For the first time in 25 years, foreign investment into China has declined, while China’s ODI in 2022 was up almost 1% YOY and non-financial ODI up over 2%. This conference seeks to unravel the complexities of China's evolving globalization journey. Will the future be marked by collaboration or contention? How will these dynamics reshape China's relationships with global entities?
We invite pioneering contributions from business, management, and broader social sciences disciplines. This is an opportunity to present your insights, research papers, book reviews, and panel proposals, especially, but not exclusively, in the following domains:
THEORETICAL PERSPECTIVES Exploration of Chinese-centric globalization theories. Evaluating Western theories in the context of China’s global ascent. Impact of Chinese state capitalism on global structures.
MACRO INSIGHTS China's industrial evolution and its global implications. China's engagements across continents: From Asia to the Americas. China's digital frontier: AI, big data, privacy, and the global implications. Comparative studies of China and other emerging markets. Global ramifications of Chinese investments. Technological and innovative challenges in China's internationalization journey. The role of UN SDGs, green economy, climate change-related technologies, etc.
FIRM-LEVEL ANALYSES China’s competitors: industry, innovation, and technology in Europe/US/Emerging Countries Cultural nuances, trust dynamics, and reputation management of Chinese multinationals. Techno-entrepreneurship, e-commerce, online development in and out of China. Unpacking business models with “Chinese characteristics”.
Quarterly essays on greater China by scholars who study the region closely, plus notice of our Atlanta events. Published continuously since 2002.