Edward Elgar Publishing Innovation Management of Chinese Firms in an Era of Changing International Business Landscapes (Chinese Management and Global Business series)

This insightful book examines the reconfiguration of globalization and its implications for businesses and policymakers in China. Through empirical case studies and rigorous analysis, it evaluates how Chinese and multinational firms navigate sanctions, supply chain disruptions and rapidly evolving regulations. Zhang assesses how companies compete and collaborate through digital platforms, data-driven manufacturing and transnational networked ecosystems that transcend political boundaries. Case studies in fast fashion and cross-border e-commerce, demonstrate how iterative small-scale testing, scaling models and logistics innovations generate both speed and resilience. Chapters explore how firms can mitigate risk through dual sourcing strategies, simultaneous local and global integration and partnership governance structures, while governments can implement targeted regulatory frameworks that balance market openness with security imperatives. Ultimately, the book highlights that resilience must be actively constructed rather than discovered and provides a comparative regulatory “landscape radar” for jurisdictions across the globe. This illuminating book is a crucial resource for students and scholars of international business, global strategy, organizational innovation and business and management. Its comprehensive framework for navigating an era characterized by de-globalization and reconfigured interdependence makes this prime reading for government policymakers and corporate executives.