chinagoesglobal 2011 - 5th China Goes Global Conference

5th China Goes Global Conference

October 2-4, 2011

Harvard University, Cambridge, USA

Overview

China’s present status in the world economy is already very impressive: The country is the world’s most populous nation, biggest trader and recipient of inbound investment, and second largest economy (in GDP PPP) and third largest trader, and the largest recipient of foreign direct investment. China has 170 cities of over 1 million people, as well as 3 of the world’s largest 20 cities: Guangzhou, Shanghai and Beijing. With over 800 million cell phone subscribers and the largest on-line population, China is also a major force in the introduction and diffusion of technology.

Not only a source for cheap labor, China is now a major market for consumer goods. It buys over 12% of the world’s luxury goods. It is a major player in world energy markets. In the area of finance, Chinese banks are now among the world’s largest in terms of market capitalization. In addition, China has over two trillion dollars in foreign currency reserves.

While China has many economic achievements under its belt, it also suffers problems that can seriously hinder its development. China fast economic growth is unbalanced and, perhaps, unsustainable. China’s governance still lags behind on many indicators and the rule of law is weak. The Chinese Communist Party retains a tight grip on many activities, limiting human rights and civil liberties. The environment is polluted and products coming out of China are unsafe for consumption.

In this context, we announce the fifth international research conference examining China’s globalization. We seek multi-disciplinary approaches, which can include analyses of China’s businesses, economic environment, political systems and social structures.

Topics that will be considered for inclusion:

Outward Direct Investment (ODI) and internationalization of Chinese companies
Sovereign Sovereign Wealth Funds and international capital movement
Chinese global competitiveness and export performance
International modes of entry of Chinese companies, including M&A, OEM, ODM, OBM, etc
The impact of Chinese firms on the global politics, economics and the environment
New models of globalization among Chinese companies and government entitites
Corporate governance and corporate social responsibility
State-owned enterprises and the role of state in the globalization of Chinese companies
Chinese firms performance in local and global markets
Political transformation, institutional change, and international organizations
Product safety, environmental and labor issues and green issues
China's policies towards acquisition of natural and strategic resources
Exchange Rate, foreign currency and the role of China in the global financial markets
China’s new roles in a globalized world after the financial crisis
The impact of new information and communication technologies on the globalization of Chinese companies
Country of origin effect of Chinese brands, China’s country image, and brand building
Techno-entrepreneurship, e-commerce, online development of China's globalization
Civic, political and economic freedoms roles in sustainable competitiveness of China
Sustainalbe growth, impact on ecology and natural environment
Impact of Chinese companies on innovation, clean technology, and patents
Organizational Committee

Dr. Ilan Alon, Cornell Professor, Director Rollins China Center, Crummer Graduate School of Business, Rollins College, Asia Programs Visiting Scholar, Harvard University
Dr. Julian Chang, Executive Director, Rajawali Foundation Institute for Asia, Ash Center, Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University
Dr. Marc Fetscherin, Assistant Professor, Crummer Graduate School of Business, Rollins College, Asia Programs Visiting Scholar, Harvard University
Dr. Christoph Lattemann, Professor of Business Administration and Information Management, Jacobs University Bremen, Asia Programs Visiting Scholar, Harvard University, Hasso Plattner Institute, Potsdam
Dr. John R. McIntyre, Professor, Director of Georgia Tech CIBER, Georgia Institute of Technology