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Literature review on Drivers of Chinese Outward Foreign Direct Investment

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  • Valmor Comim Junior

    (University of International Business and Economics, Beijing, China)

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The world has witnessed the rise of multinational corporations from emerging markets as well as the narrow gap of growth between developed and underdeveloped economies. Considering this, Chinese companies are looking for investment opportunities in different countries. The purpose of this review study is to find out the reasons, why Chinese companies wish to invest other country. During this review study, we aimed thoroughly investigate FDI. We found key motivations for Chinese firm to go abroad investment. We explored a variety of economic, political, social and external factors that influenced the organization to go global.

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  • Valmor Comim Junior, 2021. "Literature review on Drivers of Chinese Outward Foreign Direct Investment," International Journal of Science and Business, IJSAB International, vol. 5(4), pages 143-157.
    • Handle: RePEc:aif:journl:v:5:y:2021:i:4:p:143-157
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