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”.
