What to Know before Entering the Great China?—A Foreign Investors’ Perspective!

Syeda Asiya Zenab Kazmi, Marja Naaranoja, Josu Takala

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DOI: 10.4236/ajibm.2013.36063                

Abstract

This review article aims to explore options of entering in China with a foreign direct investment (FDI) motive. With an attempt to investigate the FDI possibilities in China, the paper highlights key areas including, i.e., the determinants of FDI in China, various related entry modes, the logic and criteria for making suitable FDI Location choice in China etc. The findings of the paper offer extensive foresight on the popular FDI modes to enter China with pros and cons attached to the international investment venture.

Keywords

Foreign Direct Investment; Modes of FDI; Direct Investor; Equity Joint Venture; Wholly Owned

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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