China's Role in Global Economic Recovery Routledge Studies on the Chinese Economy Series

This book presents a wide-ranging assessment of the current state of China?s economy in relation to the global international economy. It discusses the role China has played in responding to the economic crisis; assesses the continuing strong prospects for further economic growth in China; and examines China?s deepening integration into the world economy. Specific topics covered include China?s foreign reserves and global economic recovery; the international expansion of Chinese multinationals and China?s private businesses; and the role of technological innovation in China?s economic growth. Overall, the book provides a wealth of detail and up-to-date insights concerning China?s development path, growth potential, sustainability and impact.

Part 1: China's Adjustment in the Crisis 1. China’s Battle against the Global Economic Crisis 2. Uncanny Partnership in Global Imbalances: China’s Continual Accumulation of US Treasuries 3. Institutional Reactions to the Impact of Global Crisis at Source and Destination Cities of Migration in China 4. Guanxi as Competitive Advantage during Economic Crises: Evidence from China During the Recent Global Financial Crisis 5. China and the World: Assessment and Prospect of the 'Post-Crisis' Era Part 2: China and the World Economy 6. The Rise of China: Implications for Global Stability and Sustainability 7. Global Manufactures Prices: How do China’s exports compare? 8. An Exploration of how Chinese Companies Use Tax Havens and Offshore Financial Centres: ‘Round-Tripping’ or ‘Capital-Augmenting’ OFDI? 9. National and International Expansion of Chinese SMEs: A Different Story? 10. Dissecting Chinese ODI: Dragon Multinationals in Italy Part 3: China's Growth Potential 11. China's Growth Potential 12. The Sustainability of China’s Export Growth: The Role of the Private Sector and Foreign Trade System Reforms 13. Technological Innovation, Productivity and Competitiveness: Evidence from China’s IT Manufacturing 14. Creativity, Management and Success of Research Projects: A Cross Country Comparison 15. Bank Efficiency and Productivity Growth in Hong Kong and Macau

Xiaolan Fu is Director of Programme for Technology and Management for Development and Fellow of Green-Templeton College, University of Oxford, UK. Her recent books include The Rise of Technological Power in the South and Exports, Foreign Direct Investment and Economic Development in China.