Taylor & Francis Liu, L: China's Industrial Policies and the Global Business

As China has blended market reforms with comprehensive industrial policies which have their origin in the command economy, most research has focused on the national government's strategies for economic growth. However, one of the unique characteristics of industrial policy in China is that it involves government intervention on all levels, from the central government all the way down to village leaders. "China's Industrial Policy and Global Business Revolution looks in particular at the domestic appliance industry, and China's three major business groups in this area - Haier, Hisense and Aucma. The Haier Group in particular is one of the most successful and competitive enterprises in China and very well-placed to compete globally as the Chinese economy becomes more integrated with the world trading system. This volume shows how industrial policy is formulated at the national level and implemented at the local level, and examines how local government frequently intervenes in local enterprises' business strategy and management. Of urgent practical importance, this book provides academics, businesspeople and policymakers with valuable insights into the development process and a concrete understanding of the challenges faced in the global business revolution by one of the world's most dynamic economies.