Internationalizing technical standards is crucial for global standardization efforts.However,the reasons and influencing factors due to which some states pursue a leading role in certain international standards but no...Internationalizing technical standards is crucial for global standardization efforts.However,the reasons and influencing factors due to which some states pursue a leading role in certain international standards but not in others have not been thoroughly examined.This study uses an integrated theoretical framework and case analysis to explore the internationalization of Chinese standards in broadcast marketing,railway,electrified railway,and university-business partnerships.The findings suggest that the maturity of the standardization field and the complexity of technical standards are the primary factors influencing choices,with the decision to lead being largely dependent on the latter.Specifically,when technical standards are highly complex,a country can choose to take the lead,while a high maturity of the standardization field or less advanced technical standards make following appropriate.These conclusions provide valuable insights for economists,policymakers,and non-governmental standards-setting groups in emerging countries,encouraging their participation in various international standardization domains.展开更多
基金Post-funded project of the National Social Science Fund of China,“Research on academic frontier theory and policy of the economics of standards”[Grant No.21FJLB039]project of the China Association of Trade in Services,“Research on the role of technical standards in supporting enterprise digital transformation”[Grant No.FWMYKT-202303]+1 种基金Humanities and Social Sciences Project of Gansu Province,“Research on strategies for promoting digital transformation and empowering Gansu’s high-quality development through technical standards”[Grant No.23ZZ02]the Gansu Provincial Science and Technology Program Fund,“Research on promoting trade development between Gansu and countries along the Silk Road through harmonization of standards”[Grant No.23JRZA385].
文摘Internationalizing technical standards is crucial for global standardization efforts.However,the reasons and influencing factors due to which some states pursue a leading role in certain international standards but not in others have not been thoroughly examined.This study uses an integrated theoretical framework and case analysis to explore the internationalization of Chinese standards in broadcast marketing,railway,electrified railway,and university-business partnerships.The findings suggest that the maturity of the standardization field and the complexity of technical standards are the primary factors influencing choices,with the decision to lead being largely dependent on the latter.Specifically,when technical standards are highly complex,a country can choose to take the lead,while a high maturity of the standardization field or less advanced technical standards make following appropriate.These conclusions provide valuable insights for economists,policymakers,and non-governmental standards-setting groups in emerging countries,encouraging their participation in various international standardization domains.
