Managing Foreign Research and Development in the People's Republic of China: The New Think-Tank of the World (Chandos Asian Studies Series)

The undertaking of R&D in China by foreign organisations is explained through an analysis of the patterns of foreign investment in R&D and the motivations and challenges for undertaking R&D in China. The book provides a detailed reference source which outlines the general environment of R&D in China through governmental policies, Chinese domestic science and technology systems and contemporary developments of intellectual property protection. The practical implications for companies intending to set up R&D in China are also discussed.* Contemporary environmental circumstances of undertaking R&D in China (policies, systems etc.) * Insights from the perspective of R&D managers in China (best practices, lessons learned and case studies) * Important implications for R&D activities in China The undertaking of R&D in China by foreign organisations is explained through an analysis of the patterns of foreign investment in R&D and the motivations and challenges for undertaking R&D in China. The book provides a detailed reference source which outlines the general environment of R&D in China through governmental policies, Chinese domestic science and technology systems and contemporary developments of intellectual property protection. The practical implications for companies intending to set up R&D in China are also discussed.

• Contemporary environmental circumstances of undertaking R&D in China (policies, systems etc.)
• Insights from the perspective of R&D managers in China (best practices, lessons learned and case studies)
• Important implications for R&D activities in China

The undertaking of R & D in China by foreign organisations is explained through an analysis of the patterns of foreign investment in R & D and the motivations and challenges for undertaking R & D in China. The book provides a detailed reference source which outlines the general environment of R & D in China through governmental policies, Chinese domestic science and technology systems and contemporary developments of intellectual property protection. The practical implications for companies intending to set up R & D in China are also discussed. Contemporary environmental circumstances of undertaking R & D in China (policies, systems etc.)Insights from the perspective of R & D managers in China (best practices, lessons learned and case studies)Important implications for R & D activities in China Content: Front matter , Pages i-iii Copyright , Page iv List of figures and tables , Pages v-vi About the author , Page vii List of acronyms , Pages ix-xi 1 - Introduction , Pages 1-7 2 - Literature review , Pages 9-20 3 - The emerging market of China , Pages 21-31 4 - Patterns of foreign R&D in China , Pages 33-43 5 - Motivations and challenges of foreign R&D in China , Pages 45-73 6 - Managing R&D professionals in China , Pages 75-116 7 - Managing intellectual property rights , Pages 117-166 8 - Managing cooperation with local universities , Pages 167-202 9 - Conclusion and outlook , Pages 203-208 Appendix - IP-related laws and regulations in China , Page 209 References , Pages 211-231 Further reading , Pages 233-242 Index , Pages 243-245