First published in 1998, this volume explores international investment strategies as mainly antecedent decisions about what, when, where, and how a transnational investor should invest in the pursuit of its sustained competitive advantages in the global marketplace.

1. Foreign Direct Investment in China: Patterns and Features. 2. International Investment Environment in China. 3. Industry Selection Strategy in China. 4. Timing of Investment in China. 5. Project and Location Selection in China. 6. Partner Selection in China. 7. Network Cultivation in China. 8. Entry Mode Selection and Sharing Arrangements in China.