Local residents,artists,and entrepreneurs who converge on Haikou’s historical Qilou Street are contributing to a new chapter in the story of Hainan’s opening-up.MORE than 100 years ago,the area alongQilou(Sotto Port...Local residents,artists,and entrepreneurs who converge on Haikou’s historical Qilou Street are contributing to a new chapter in the story of Hainan’s opening-up.MORE than 100 years ago,the area alongQilou(Sotto Portico)Street in Haikou,capital of Hainan Province,served asthe embarkation point for Hainanesesetting out on their maritime voyages to seek greener pastures.展开更多
Local residents,international artists and entrepreneurs are converging on Haikou’s historical Qilou Street,writing a new chapter of openness in Hainan More than 100 years ago,the area along Qilou(Sotto Portico)Street...Local residents,international artists and entrepreneurs are converging on Haikou’s historical Qilou Street,writing a new chapter of openness in Hainan More than 100 years ago,the area along Qilou(Sotto Portico)Street in Haikou,the capital of Hainan Province,served as the embarkation point for Hainanese setting out on their maritime voyages to seek greener pastures.展开更多
Blending tradition with modern elements,Songyang’s tea industry attracts young entrepreneurs to revive culture and drive economic growth.SONGYANG has a long and rich history of tea cultivation and production.The coun...Blending tradition with modern elements,Songyang’s tea industry attracts young entrepreneurs to revive culture and drive economic growth.SONGYANG has a long and rich history of tea cultivation and production.The county became famous for its tea as early as the Three Kingdoms period(220-280).Today,this land is home to over 10,000 hectares of ecofriendly tea plantations.One in every three Songyang residents is involved in the tea industry,whose full industrial chain value now exceeds RMB 13.5 billion.展开更多
Rwanda-China alliance launches youth innovation union,opening doors for African entrepreneurs On a warm afternoon in Kigali,students filled a conference hall at the University of Rwanda,sitting shoulder to shoulder wi...Rwanda-China alliance launches youth innovation union,opening doors for African entrepreneurs On a warm afternoon in Kigali,students filled a conference hall at the University of Rwanda,sitting shoulder to shoulder with lecturers and visitors from China,unsure at first how significant the moment would be.Some came out of curiosity.Others came with hope.By the end of the ceremony,many felt they had witnessed more than the launch of a new academic centre-they had watched a door open.展开更多
By encouraging collaboration,attracting young entrepreneurs,and setting up village-invested enterprises,rural communities in Zhejiang Province are growing their income streams.“Over the past years,we have seen more a...By encouraging collaboration,attracting young entrepreneurs,and setting up village-invested enterprises,rural communities in Zhejiang Province are growing their income streams.“Over the past years,we have seen more and more tourists coming to our village,and their stay here has grown longer.Many even said they don’t want to leave,”Pan Chunlin,a resident of Yucun Village in Anji County of Huzhou City,east China’s Zhejiang Province,told China Today.Pan is the owner of the Chunlin Lodge,a bed&breakfast(B&B)which received more than 70,000 visitors last year,generating over RMB 4 million in revenue.展开更多
On February 17,2025,when China braves the economic headwinds and emerges from multiple challenges with hard-won feats,Xi Jinping,general secretary of the Communist Party of China(CPC)Central Committee,also Chinese pre...On February 17,2025,when China braves the economic headwinds and emerges from multiple challenges with hard-won feats,Xi Jinping,general secretary of the Communist Party of China(CPC)Central Committee,also Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission,attended a symposium on private enterprises in Beijing and delivered an important speech.He stressed that on the new journey of the new era,the private economy has broad development prospects and immense potential,and it is the perfect time for private companies and entrepreneurs to fully demonstrate their prowess.展开更多
Objectives:With the rapid aging of populations worldwide,the long-term care(LTC)industry has become a critical arena for both social welfare and entrepreneurial development,particularly among women who play a leading ...Objectives:With the rapid aging of populations worldwide,the long-term care(LTC)industry has become a critical arena for both social welfare and entrepreneurial development,particularly among women who play a leading role in caregiving enterprises.However,female LTC entrepreneurs often face emotional strain and limited social resources that affect their professional well-being.This study investigates the effects of psychological resilience and social capital on the well-being of female entrepreneurs in the long-term care(LTC)industry and examines the mediating role of entrepreneurial competence.Methods:A mixed-methods design was employed.Quantitative data were collected from 73 female LTC entrepreneurs in Taiwan through structured questionnaires,and correlation,regression,and mediation analyses were conducted.Complementary qualitative interviews with eight entrepreneurs provided deeper insights into how resilience and social resources are mobilized in entrepreneurial practice.Results:Psychological resilience and social capital were positively associated with well-being(β=0.41,p<0.001;β=0.36,p=0.002),jointly explaining 47%of its variance.Entrepreneurial competence partially mediated the resilience–well-being relationship(indirect effect=0.18,95%CI[0.07,0.32]).These effects were statistically and practically meaningful.Conclusion:Psychological resilience and social capital jointly enhance the well-being of female LTC entrepreneurs,with entrepreneurial competence serving as a partial mediator.The results suggest that fostering both inner strength and social connectedness can promote sustainable well-being and professional growth in the long-term care sector.展开更多
Following the global economy’s shift toward a digital-based system,the significance of digital transformation(DT)at the firm level has become increasingly important.Accordingly,this study aims to enhance understandin...Following the global economy’s shift toward a digital-based system,the significance of digital transformation(DT)at the firm level has become increasingly important.Accordingly,this study aims to enhance understanding of a firm’s DT by examining the varying impacts ofirm life cycle(FLC)stages on DT adoption.We consider the impact of the mass entrepreneur and innovation campaign(MEIC)on this relationship.Based on the data of China A-share non-financial companies listed on the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges from 2010 to 2020.The baseline findings reveal that firms in the growth stage are likelier to adopt DT than firms in the introduction and decline stages;however,DT adoption in the maturity stage is uncertain.MEIC encourages DT adoption during the introduction,maturity,and decline stages.Furthermore,the univariate test demonstrates a relative enhancement in DT after implementing MEIC,underscoring its role in effectively allocating resources within the firms to embrace DT.This study’s results are robust across various estimation techniques and instrumental variables.The empirical results offer insights into policy implications,highlighting the factors shaping firms’DT adoption decisions at different FLC stages and endorsing resource-based and agency theories.展开更多
Institutional logic theory,a pivotal framework within organizational studies,delineates the multifaceted and intricate logics that underpin organizational fields.This theoretical perspective elucidates the manner in w...Institutional logic theory,a pivotal framework within organizational studies,delineates the multifaceted and intricate logics that underpin organizational fields.This theoretical perspective elucidates the manner in which diverse individuals or groups within an organization internalize and manifest distinct institutional logics,alongside the ensuing political and cultural conflicts.Furthermore,the theory endeavors to elucidate the complexities inherent in institutional logic across organizational fields,examining the reflection of these logics among various individuals or groups and their associated political and cultural dichotomies.Central to this discourse is the acknowledgment of the core systems that constitute the fabric of a country,encompassing the state,market,familial structures,corporate entities,professional bodies,and religious institutions.These components not only coexist with inherent conflicts but also exhibit a high degree of interdependence,underlined by their shared institutional logics.This literature attempts to review and analysis institutional logic in the field of entrepreneurship and integrates institutional logic into entrepreneurs’personal background,experience,and other social characteristics,and study how institutional logic operates.It is recommended that future researchers take entrepreneurs as the research object and conduct more in-depth research on the evolution of organizational response strategies when political and cultural conflicts occur between different groups within the enterprise,combined with institutional logic theory.展开更多
How a Tanzanian entrepreneur turned lessons from China into a sustainable farming solution back home At the National Agricultural Exhibition in Tanzania’s Dodoma Region in August 2024,one product stood out among hund...How a Tanzanian entrepreneur turned lessons from China into a sustainable farming solution back home At the National Agricultural Exhibition in Tanzania’s Dodoma Region in August 2024,one product stood out among hundreds:bio-genic fertiliser.Visitors,including farmers,researchers and government o"cials,were intrigued by its promise.展开更多
Across more than a decade of joint Belt and Road Initiative(BRI)promotion,China and Singapore have forged a robust collaboration framework that has yielded substantial results.As the international landscape grows incr...Across more than a decade of joint Belt and Road Initiative(BRI)promotion,China and Singapore have forged a robust collaboration framework that has yielded substantial results.As the international landscape grows increasingly complex,bilateral ties between the two countries continue to strengthen.Leveraging its strategic geographical location,trade connectivity,and developed financial infrastructure,Singapore continues to attract a growing number of Chinese businesses,with over 100,000 entrepreneurs from China’s Zhejiang Province now navigating these changing tides in pursuit of new growth opportunities.Since its inception,the Zhejiang(S)Entrepreneurs Association(ZJEA)has remained committed to promoting resource integration including private capital and talent.It has actively supported Zhejiang entrepreneurs seeking to expand business in Southeast Asia,while also facilitating greater investment by Singaporean companies in Zhejiang.展开更多
This paper is summarized from the speeches given by foreign entrepreneurs at Chinese Enterprises’ Summit Meeting 2000. In the paper, the entrepreneurs set forth the opportunities for Chinese enterprises and the exist...This paper is summarized from the speeches given by foreign entrepreneurs at Chinese Enterprises’ Summit Meeting 2000. In the paper, the entrepreneurs set forth the opportunities for Chinese enterprises and the existing problems from several aspects as globalization of China, influence of WTO, as well as financial reform and capital market opening, etc.展开更多
This paper explores entrepreneurial leadership, market orientation, and firm performance. It sorts to ascertain through the literature whether entrepreneurial leadership has an influence on market orientation decision...This paper explores entrepreneurial leadership, market orientation, and firm performance. It sorts to ascertain through the literature whether entrepreneurial leadership has an influence on market orientation decision and firm performance. The review points to the fact that entrepreneurial leadership creates visionary scenarios which they used to assemble and mobilize a “supporting cast” of participants who become committed to the vision and the discovery of strategic value creation by influencing market orientation decision and thus enhancing firm performance. The study thus developed a process model as a result of the literature reviewed. The study concludes that, entrepreneurial leadership influences the market orientation decision of a firm with the help of the “supporting cast” and this helps the firm to increase its performance.展开更多
Recent innovations in transport technology are now providing mobility that is cheaper, autonomous, electric, and with improved ride quality. While much of the world’s attention has been on how this can be applied to ...Recent innovations in transport technology are now providing mobility that is cheaper, autonomous, electric, and with improved ride quality. While much of the world’s attention has been on how this can be applied to cars, there have been rapid adoption of these and other technologies in High Speed Rail and Metro Rail systems that run between and across cities. This paper shows how such innovations have now been applied to create the next generation of urban transit system called a Trackless Tram. Trackless Trams are effectively the same as traditional light rail except they run on rubber tyres avoiding disruption from construction for Light Rail, but they retain the electric propulsion (with batteries) and have high ride quality due to rail-type bogies, stabilization technologies and precision tracking from the autonomous optical guidance systems—with infrastructure costs reduced to as low as one tenth of a Light Rail system. As with Light Rail, a Trackless Tram System provides a rapid transit option that can harness the fixed route assurance necessary to unlock new land value appreciation that can be leveraged to contribute to construction and running costs whilst creating urban regeneration. The paper considers the niche for Trackless Trams in cities along with its potential for city shaping through the creation of urban re-development along corridors. The paper suggests that the adoption of Trackless Tram Systems is likely to grow rapidly as a genuine alternative to car and bus systems, supplementing and extending the niche occupied by Light Rail Transit (LRT). This appears to be feasible in any medium-sized or larger city, especially in emerging and developing economies, and case studies are outlined for Perth and Thimpu to illustrate its potential.展开更多
文摘Local residents,artists,and entrepreneurs who converge on Haikou’s historical Qilou Street are contributing to a new chapter in the story of Hainan’s opening-up.MORE than 100 years ago,the area alongQilou(Sotto Portico)Street in Haikou,capital of Hainan Province,served asthe embarkation point for Hainanesesetting out on their maritime voyages to seek greener pastures.
文摘Local residents,international artists and entrepreneurs are converging on Haikou’s historical Qilou Street,writing a new chapter of openness in Hainan More than 100 years ago,the area along Qilou(Sotto Portico)Street in Haikou,the capital of Hainan Province,served as the embarkation point for Hainanese setting out on their maritime voyages to seek greener pastures.
文摘Blending tradition with modern elements,Songyang’s tea industry attracts young entrepreneurs to revive culture and drive economic growth.SONGYANG has a long and rich history of tea cultivation and production.The county became famous for its tea as early as the Three Kingdoms period(220-280).Today,this land is home to over 10,000 hectares of ecofriendly tea plantations.One in every three Songyang residents is involved in the tea industry,whose full industrial chain value now exceeds RMB 13.5 billion.
文摘Rwanda-China alliance launches youth innovation union,opening doors for African entrepreneurs On a warm afternoon in Kigali,students filled a conference hall at the University of Rwanda,sitting shoulder to shoulder with lecturers and visitors from China,unsure at first how significant the moment would be.Some came out of curiosity.Others came with hope.By the end of the ceremony,many felt they had witnessed more than the launch of a new academic centre-they had watched a door open.
文摘By encouraging collaboration,attracting young entrepreneurs,and setting up village-invested enterprises,rural communities in Zhejiang Province are growing their income streams.“Over the past years,we have seen more and more tourists coming to our village,and their stay here has grown longer.Many even said they don’t want to leave,”Pan Chunlin,a resident of Yucun Village in Anji County of Huzhou City,east China’s Zhejiang Province,told China Today.Pan is the owner of the Chunlin Lodge,a bed&breakfast(B&B)which received more than 70,000 visitors last year,generating over RMB 4 million in revenue.
文摘On February 17,2025,when China braves the economic headwinds and emerges from multiple challenges with hard-won feats,Xi Jinping,general secretary of the Communist Party of China(CPC)Central Committee,also Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission,attended a symposium on private enterprises in Beijing and delivered an important speech.He stressed that on the new journey of the new era,the private economy has broad development prospects and immense potential,and it is the perfect time for private companies and entrepreneurs to fully demonstrate their prowess.
文摘Objectives:With the rapid aging of populations worldwide,the long-term care(LTC)industry has become a critical arena for both social welfare and entrepreneurial development,particularly among women who play a leading role in caregiving enterprises.However,female LTC entrepreneurs often face emotional strain and limited social resources that affect their professional well-being.This study investigates the effects of psychological resilience and social capital on the well-being of female entrepreneurs in the long-term care(LTC)industry and examines the mediating role of entrepreneurial competence.Methods:A mixed-methods design was employed.Quantitative data were collected from 73 female LTC entrepreneurs in Taiwan through structured questionnaires,and correlation,regression,and mediation analyses were conducted.Complementary qualitative interviews with eight entrepreneurs provided deeper insights into how resilience and social resources are mobilized in entrepreneurial practice.Results:Psychological resilience and social capital were positively associated with well-being(β=0.41,p<0.001;β=0.36,p=0.002),jointly explaining 47%of its variance.Entrepreneurial competence partially mediated the resilience–well-being relationship(indirect effect=0.18,95%CI[0.07,0.32]).These effects were statistically and practically meaningful.Conclusion:Psychological resilience and social capital jointly enhance the well-being of female LTC entrepreneurs,with entrepreneurial competence serving as a partial mediator.The results suggest that fostering both inner strength and social connectedness can promote sustainable well-being and professional growth in the long-term care sector.
文摘Following the global economy’s shift toward a digital-based system,the significance of digital transformation(DT)at the firm level has become increasingly important.Accordingly,this study aims to enhance understanding of a firm’s DT by examining the varying impacts ofirm life cycle(FLC)stages on DT adoption.We consider the impact of the mass entrepreneur and innovation campaign(MEIC)on this relationship.Based on the data of China A-share non-financial companies listed on the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges from 2010 to 2020.The baseline findings reveal that firms in the growth stage are likelier to adopt DT than firms in the introduction and decline stages;however,DT adoption in the maturity stage is uncertain.MEIC encourages DT adoption during the introduction,maturity,and decline stages.Furthermore,the univariate test demonstrates a relative enhancement in DT after implementing MEIC,underscoring its role in effectively allocating resources within the firms to embrace DT.This study’s results are robust across various estimation techniques and instrumental variables.The empirical results offer insights into policy implications,highlighting the factors shaping firms’DT adoption decisions at different FLC stages and endorsing resource-based and agency theories.
文摘Institutional logic theory,a pivotal framework within organizational studies,delineates the multifaceted and intricate logics that underpin organizational fields.This theoretical perspective elucidates the manner in which diverse individuals or groups within an organization internalize and manifest distinct institutional logics,alongside the ensuing political and cultural conflicts.Furthermore,the theory endeavors to elucidate the complexities inherent in institutional logic across organizational fields,examining the reflection of these logics among various individuals or groups and their associated political and cultural dichotomies.Central to this discourse is the acknowledgment of the core systems that constitute the fabric of a country,encompassing the state,market,familial structures,corporate entities,professional bodies,and religious institutions.These components not only coexist with inherent conflicts but also exhibit a high degree of interdependence,underlined by their shared institutional logics.This literature attempts to review and analysis institutional logic in the field of entrepreneurship and integrates institutional logic into entrepreneurs’personal background,experience,and other social characteristics,and study how institutional logic operates.It is recommended that future researchers take entrepreneurs as the research object and conduct more in-depth research on the evolution of organizational response strategies when political and cultural conflicts occur between different groups within the enterprise,combined with institutional logic theory.
文摘How a Tanzanian entrepreneur turned lessons from China into a sustainable farming solution back home At the National Agricultural Exhibition in Tanzania’s Dodoma Region in August 2024,one product stood out among hundreds:bio-genic fertiliser.Visitors,including farmers,researchers and government o"cials,were intrigued by its promise.
文摘Across more than a decade of joint Belt and Road Initiative(BRI)promotion,China and Singapore have forged a robust collaboration framework that has yielded substantial results.As the international landscape grows increasingly complex,bilateral ties between the two countries continue to strengthen.Leveraging its strategic geographical location,trade connectivity,and developed financial infrastructure,Singapore continues to attract a growing number of Chinese businesses,with over 100,000 entrepreneurs from China’s Zhejiang Province now navigating these changing tides in pursuit of new growth opportunities.Since its inception,the Zhejiang(S)Entrepreneurs Association(ZJEA)has remained committed to promoting resource integration including private capital and talent.It has actively supported Zhejiang entrepreneurs seeking to expand business in Southeast Asia,while also facilitating greater investment by Singaporean companies in Zhejiang.
文摘This paper is summarized from the speeches given by foreign entrepreneurs at Chinese Enterprises’ Summit Meeting 2000. In the paper, the entrepreneurs set forth the opportunities for Chinese enterprises and the existing problems from several aspects as globalization of China, influence of WTO, as well as financial reform and capital market opening, etc.
文摘This paper explores entrepreneurial leadership, market orientation, and firm performance. It sorts to ascertain through the literature whether entrepreneurial leadership has an influence on market orientation decision and firm performance. The review points to the fact that entrepreneurial leadership creates visionary scenarios which they used to assemble and mobilize a “supporting cast” of participants who become committed to the vision and the discovery of strategic value creation by influencing market orientation decision and thus enhancing firm performance. The study thus developed a process model as a result of the literature reviewed. The study concludes that, entrepreneurial leadership influences the market orientation decision of a firm with the help of the “supporting cast” and this helps the firm to increase its performance.
文摘Recent innovations in transport technology are now providing mobility that is cheaper, autonomous, electric, and with improved ride quality. While much of the world’s attention has been on how this can be applied to cars, there have been rapid adoption of these and other technologies in High Speed Rail and Metro Rail systems that run between and across cities. This paper shows how such innovations have now been applied to create the next generation of urban transit system called a Trackless Tram. Trackless Trams are effectively the same as traditional light rail except they run on rubber tyres avoiding disruption from construction for Light Rail, but they retain the electric propulsion (with batteries) and have high ride quality due to rail-type bogies, stabilization technologies and precision tracking from the autonomous optical guidance systems—with infrastructure costs reduced to as low as one tenth of a Light Rail system. As with Light Rail, a Trackless Tram System provides a rapid transit option that can harness the fixed route assurance necessary to unlock new land value appreciation that can be leveraged to contribute to construction and running costs whilst creating urban regeneration. The paper considers the niche for Trackless Trams in cities along with its potential for city shaping through the creation of urban re-development along corridors. The paper suggests that the adoption of Trackless Tram Systems is likely to grow rapidly as a genuine alternative to car and bus systems, supplementing and extending the niche occupied by Light Rail Transit (LRT). This appears to be feasible in any medium-sized or larger city, especially in emerging and developing economies, and case studies are outlined for Perth and Thimpu to illustrate its potential.
