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Technological innovation from imitation in latecomer firms: evidence from China's auto firms

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  • Ke Xu
  • Xianjun Li

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Despite the significant research progress on technological innovation in developing countries, little literature has been reported concerning China's auto sector. Yet China is now the largest automotive producer and sales market in the world. Through a process from imitation to innovation among auto firms in China a hybrid model of technological innovation can be observed. China's auto firms have not followed the catching-up models adopted in other newly industrializing economies. There are critical differences between Chinese state-owned enterprises and private firms reflected in their technological efforts and achievements. Imitation plays an important role in achieving technological catching-up.

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  • Ke Xu & Xianjun Li, 2014. "Technological innovation from imitation in latecomer firms: evidence from China's auto firms," Innovation and Development, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 4(1), pages 161-173, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:riadxx:v:4:y:2014:i:1:p:161-173
    DOI: 10.1080/2157930X.2014.886815
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    1. Ching T. Liao, 2022. "Skill improvement by product imitation," Small Business Economics, Springer, vol. 58(3), pages 1563-1577, March.
    2. Singh, Lakhwinder & Gill, Anita, 2016. "Emergence of Innovative Manufacturing Firms across Asian Countries," MPRA Paper 71148, University Library of Munich, Germany.

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