Awakening dragons: an exploration of the internationalisation of Chinese SMEs from the electronics sector

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Title:	Awakening dragons: an exploration of the internationalisation of Chinese SMEs from the electronics sector
Author(s):	Sharon Loane, Jim Bell
Volume:	21 Editor(s): Shaoming Zou, Huifen Fu ISBN: 978-0-85724-447-5 eISBN: 978-0-85724-448-2
Citation:	Sharon Loane, Jim Bell (2011), Awakening dragons: an exploration of the internationalisation of Chinese SMEs from the electronics sector, in Shaoming Zou, Huifen Fu (ed.) International Marketing (Advances in International Marketing, Volume 21), Emerald Group Publishing Limited, pp.1-31
DOI:	10.1108/S1474-7979(2011)0000021004 (Permanent URL)
Publisher:	Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Article type:	Chapter Item
Abstract:	As part of their growth strategy, many firms choose to expand internationally. Such expansion is an especially important decision for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). These SMEs are vital to China's economy and have grown in importance since the reform and opening-up, measured in terms of size, number, financial status, or profitability. In addition, the Chinese electronics sector plays an important role in the economy. This inquiry explores the internationalisation behaviour of 50 Chinese electronics SMEs. The findings are presented and implications drawn for future research, along with those for policy makers and practitioners.