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Based on visual analysis of the China Pictorial magazine in two historical periods (Mao and post-Mao), this article identifies six key themes of representing Africa in Chinese state media and finds a parallel between China's representation of Africa, Sino-African relations, and the shifting geopolitics. Different from Western stereotypes about Africa, China Pictorial constructs a romanticized image of Africa, which is interpreted through the concept of the "socialist gaze." Empirically, this article explains and historicizes how China Pictorial constructs meanings about Africa through its visual representational systems, shedding new light on China–Africa relations and the increasingly active South–South media flows. Theoretically, this article expands our understanding of media representation beyond the "colonial gaze." While the "socialist gaze" may function as a counter-representation to the "colonial gaze," it can also create new differences and stereotypes, thus enhancing power asymmetry between China and Africa.

Mobile phone repair is booming in the Global South, creating new players and approaches. Based on ethnographic research in Ghana's major phone markets, this article maps the local repair ecosystem by illustrating two sets of repair actors: "company repairers" and "independent repairers." Paying attention to their internal diversity and complex interactions, this article categorizes three types of repair practices, including the high-end approach employed by Samsung, Apple and Huawei, the mid-range approach adopted by the Chinese after-sales service provider Carlcare, and the low-end approach used by independent repairers. This article argues that Carlcare, as a rising repair actor, creates a middle ground between the elitism of big tech and the informality of local repair shops. Through its repair practice, Carlcare not only translates dysfunctional technologies into functional ones but also transforms informal laborers into professional technicians. Contextualizing Carlcare's development in Ghana, this article discusses the tensions and implications of institutionalization.

Intro -- Foreword -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- Contents -- About the Editors -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- Theories and Strategies for Chinese Enterprises "Going Global" -- Comprehensive Motivation Theory in Foreign Investment: A New Theoretical Paradigm for Global Chinese Enterprises -- 1 The Motivations of Home Country Enterprises -- 1.1 State-Owned Enterprises -- 1.2 Small and Medium-Sized Private Enterprises -- 2 Environmental Motivations of Host Countries -- 2.1 Institutional Factors -- 2.2 Environmental Factors -- 2.3 Using Foreign Capital to Join the Global Value Chain -- 3 Motivations of the Home Country Environment -- 3.1 Institutional Factors -- 3.2 Accelerating the Creation of Cross-Border Industrial Chains -- 3.3 Undertaking International Social Responsibility -- 4 Motivations of the Global Environment -- 4.1 New International Division of Labor -- 4.2 New International Economic Order -- References -- Basic Characteristics and Strategic Insights of "Going Out" from a Historical Perspective-Comparing Current Trends in China with Japan's Experience -- 1 The Fundamental Characteristics and Cyclical Nature of "Going Out" -- 2 Secrets of Japan's Postwar Economic Take-Off -- 3 Patterns in Japan's "Going Out" -- 4 Cases Studies in Japanese "Going Out" and Strategic Insights -- 5 Current State of "Going Out" Among Chinese Manufacturers -- 6 Prospect for Internationalization of Chinese Commodities via e-Commerce -- References -- "One Belt and One Road" -- Accelerating the Marketization of Enterprise Investments to Ensure the Sustainable Development of the Belt and Road Initiative -- 1 China's Direct Investment in BRI Countries is Lagging -- 2 Malaysia's East Coast High Speed Railway (HSR) Demonstrates that Host Country Debt is Unsustainable -- 3 Successful Cases of Private Enterprise Investment in BRI.

This book carries out comprehensive research on the underlying problems regarding the globalization of Chinese enterprises. It also proposes practical solutions for dealing with difficulties in the legal sphere, legislation, international talent development, and financing solutions for Chinese firms going global. In light of the great opportunities and space for outbound investment, this book also provides insights on how to push forward the Belt and Road Initiative. The insights herein help readers understand the basic state of Chinese enterprises in overseas development and has important reference value for enterprises looking to gain a better understanding of foreign investment strategies, make the most of opportunities and challenges and promote their development at a higher level.

Part I: The evolution of globalization -- Chapter 1: The Year 1000 and the beginnings of globalization - A dialogue Valerie Hansen -- Chapter 2: Transformations in the global economy - A dialogue with Martin Wolf -- Chapter 3: The world isn't just flat…it's also fast, fused, deep, and fragile - A dialogue with Thomas L. Friedman -- Part II: Bridging gaps and deficits -- Chapter 4: Understanding inequality in a globalizing world - A dialogue with Anne Case and Angus Deaton, David Blair -- Chapter 5: The multilateral trading system in a changing context - A dialogue with Wendy Cutler and Pascal Lamy -- Chapter 6: Bridging differences between China and the world - A dialogue with Kerry Brown -- Part III: Power shifts and great power relations -- Chapter 7: Power shifts in the 21st century - A dialogue with Joseph S. Nye Jr -- Chapter 8: Thucydides's Trap Revisited: Prospects for China-US relations - A dialogue with Graham Allison and Li Chen -- Chapter 9: Think tank dialogue: Balancing competition and cooperation in China-US relations - A dialogue with Adam Posen, J. Stapleton Roy, John L. Thornton, and Zhu Guangyao -- Chapter 10: China-US relations in a multipolar world - A dialogue with Kishore Mahbubani.

Insights on China's economic cooperation with foreign countries -- Science & Technology -- New Infrastructures for the Digital Economy -- Relaxed Financial Policies & Venture Capital -- Energy, Automobile & Aircraft -- Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) -- Health Care & Life Sciences -- Entertainment, Culture & Education -- Clean Energy & Green Technology.

This book is open access under a CC BY-NC-ND license. Ambassadors are a kind of vehicle and bellwether for globalization. These diplomatic envoys serve as pivotal contact points between nations across a wide range of fields, from economics and culture to health and the environment. The special group of ambassadors in this book – those based in Beijing – are at the forefront of what for many countries is one of their most important bilateral relationships, as well one of the most striking and consequential aspects of global affairs in the 21st century: the rise of China on the world stage. This book aims to present an overview of China and the world from diverse angles. It brings together essays by ambassadors to China on a range of bilateral and multilateral issues, including trade and investment, regional economic cooperation, sustainable development, technology and innovation, and entrepreneurship. Given their familiarity with China and extensive international experience, the insights of these ambassadors are useful for policymakers, academics, entrepreneurs, students, and anyone trying to make sense of our rapidly changing world.

This book aims to help readers make sense of our changing world by sharing the views of global thought leaders on some of the most important issues of our time, from US-China relations and global governance to climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic. The ten dialogues in this book were part of the "China and the World" series of online discussions hosted by the Center for China and Globalization (CCG). The series features CCG President Huiyao Wang in conversation with experts from a range of fields, from renowned scholars of international relations, economics, and history, to journalists, policymakers, and business leaders. The speakers featured in this book are Graham Allison, David Blair, Kerry Brown, Anne Case, Li Chen, Wendy Cutler, Angus Deaton, Thomas L. Friedman, Valerie Hansen, Pascal Lamy, Kishore Mahbubani, Joseph S. Nye Jr., Adam Posen, J. Stapleton Roy, John L. Thornton, Huiyao Wang, Martin Wolf, and Zhu Guangyao. These wide-ranging discussions offer unique insights and perspectives on key trends shaping our world in the 21st century. These include the rise of China and shifts in geopolitics, as well as the evolving nature of globalization, transnational threats, and multilateralism. This is an open access book. This is an open access book.

This book is open access under a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 license. Multinational corporations (MNCs) have long played a crucial role in the Chinese economy. This role is one that is set to continue in the post-pandemic era as China works to transit to a high-quality growth model that is more sustainable and innovation-driven. With global experience and front-line involvement in some of the most pressing economic, technological, and environmental issues of our day, leading figures in MNCs and chambers of commerce are well placed to share insights that could potentially contribute to policymaking and development strategies so that everyone can "make the most" of China's future. This collection of essay aims to share these invaluable insights with a wider audience, offering balanced and diverse perspectives from companies and advocacy groups working on a range of issues related to China's domestic development, international economic cooperation, and China-US competition. These insights are useful not only for the wider business community, but also for academics, policymakers, students, and anyone trying to deepen their understanding of this exciting period of "transition and opportunity," and make the most of China's bright future.

Intro -- Contents -- About the Authors -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- List of Boxes -- Domestic Migration and Urbanization -- 1 Effects of Shifting Migration Patterns and Urbanization on China's Economy and Society -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Overview of Shifting Migration Trends -- 1.2.1 Rural Migration -- 1.2.2 Migration of Domestically Well Educated Skilled Talent -- 1.2.3 Well Educated and Skilled Chinese Returnee Talent -- 1.2.4 International Migration to China -- 1.3 Recent Migration Trends and Looming Labor Shortages Will Intensify the Competition for Workers Among Chinese Cities -- 1.4 Government Policies and Migration to Chinese Cities -- 1.4.1 Hukou Rule Changes -- 1.4.2 Talent Attraction Schemes -- 1.4.3 Social Welfare Provision -- 1.4.4 Proposed Mega-cities -- 1.5 Enduring Connections of Migrants Between Place of Origin and Place of Migration -- 1.6 Gender in Chinese Internal Migration to and Between Cities -- 1.7 Concluding Remarks -- References -- 2 Survey on Internal Migration Among Highly Educated Chinese Talent -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Shifting Preferences of Educated Chinese Talent in Living and Working Location: Chengdu Versus Beijing -- 2.2.1 Changing Living and Work Location Preferences -- 2.2.2 Chengdu Versus Beijing -- 2.3 Research Design and Survey Methodology -- 2.3.1 Assessing Factors Influencing Internal Migration -- 2.3.2 Survey Methodology -- 2.4 Results -- 2.4.1 Beijing to Chengdu Talent -- 2.4.2 Sichuan Talent Staying in Beijing -- 2.5 Concluding Remarks -- References -- International Migration and Talent Attraction Policies -- 3 Comparative Study of Global Admission Policies and Mechanisms for Attracting International Talent -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Theoretical Perspective of Skilled Labor Migration Policies -- 3.2.1 Driving Factors for Attracting International Talent and Skilled Workers.

This book provides a systemic and detailed monographic study of Chinese outbound migration. It not only breaks down the basic trends of this migration with respect to destinations and the like, but also analyzes its unique features, which include the largely middle- and upper-class makeup of emigrants and their investment activities overseas, particularly when it comes to buying property. The Chinese are the largest foreign buyers of real estate in the US, Canada and Australia. By explaining this and other special aspects of Chinese emigration and their impact on China and receiving countries, this book provides a fresh and interesting look at this important phenomenon.