Perspectives on Economic Integration and Business Strategy in the Asia-Pacific Region

The book contains selected papers presented at two international Euro-Asia research conferences held in Nantes and Poitiers, France, in 1994 and 1995. These papers are among the most recent empirical works concerned with the analysis of economic transformation and business strategy in the Asia-Pacific region. Various themes are addressed ranging from an assessment of the environment to more specific issues, e.g. business and marketing strategies of firms operating in this region. Countries given particular attention include: China, Japan, South Korea, India, Taiwan and Vietnam. The book represents a comprehensive and up-to-date appraisal of the effects of economic transformation and business strategy of firms operating in one of the world's most dynamic regions. Front Matter....Pages i-xx Front Matter....Pages 1-1 Trade and Specialization in the Asian Area....Pages 3-23 Economic Integration in East Asia: Situation and Perspectives....Pages 24-37 Japanese Trade with East Asia and Business Cycles: a Historical Perspective (1875–1993)....Pages 38-61 The EU Antidumping Policy Towards Asia....Pages 62-76 Front Matter....Pages 77-77 China and India: Economics and Performance....Pages 79-91 China’s Integration into the Regional Economy....Pages 92-120 Foreign Direct Investment in China and the Economic Integration of East Asia....Pages 121-143 China: an Evaluation of Political Risk....Pages 144-156 Chinese Macroeconomic Reforms and the Japanese Model: Implications for Japanese Companies....Pages 157-171 Industrial Procurement Practices of Taiwanese Firms in the Chinese Market....Pages 172-186 Front Matter....Pages 187-187 Asian Economic Integration and the Role of the Japanese Corporate Networks: the Case of the Electronics Industry....Pages 189-207 Cooperation and Strategic Alliances with Japanese Companies....Pages 208-217 Japan as a Base for Establishing Markets Throughout Asia: the Case of French Industrial Glue Manufacturers....Pages 218-245 Back Matter....Pages 246-247 Edited By Sam Dzever And Jacques Jaussaud. Papers Presented At Euro-asia Research Conference, Held In Nantes And Poitiers, France In November 1994 And 1995 Respectively. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. This book represents a comprehensive and up-to-date appraisal of the effects of economic transformation and business strategy of firms operating in Asia, one of the world's most dynamic regions