The determinants of Chinese outward foreign direct investment

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Dated:ABSTRACT

In the following proposed study, we will analyze and examine the various factors which determine the flow of outward foreign direct investment. The main focus of the study is to analyze the various determinants and the reason behind it. The research study will also illustrate the various kinds of foreign direct investment. The research study adopts the secondary research method for the purpose of data collection and analysis. In the end the research study also provides adequate recommendations and suggestions for future research and also provides implications for the study.

Table of Contents

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTii

DECLARATIONiii

ABSTRACTiv

CHAPTER 01: INTRODUCTION1

1.1Outline of the study1

1.2Background of the study1

1.3Rationale of the study2

1.4Research aims and objectives3

1.7Research questions4

1.6Limitation of the study4

1.7Time scale5

CHAPTER 02: LITERATURE REVIEW7

2.1Foreign direct investment7

2.2Types of foreign direct investment9

2.2.1Inward foreign direct investment9

2.2.2Outward foreign direct investment10

2.2.3Greenfield investments10

2.2.4Brownfield investments11

2.2.5Mergers and acquisitions11

2.2.6Horizontal and vertical foreign direct investment12

2.3Global foreign direct investment12

2.4Trends and patterns of global foreign direct investment14

2.5Foreign direct investment of china15

2.6Outward foreign direct investment of china16

2.7Determinants of Chinese outward foreign direct investment17

2.8Conclusions20

CHAPTER 03: METHODOLOGY21

3.1Research design21

3.2Secondary research22

3.2.1Advantages of secondary research22

3.3Research method23

3.4Qualitative research24

3.5Research philosophy24

3.6Literature search25

3.7Data analysis method26

3.8Validity26

3.9Ethical consideration27

CHAPTER 04: CASE STUDY29

CHAPTER 05: DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS30

5.1The Chinese foreign direct investment30

5.2Overview of China foreign direct investment policies32

5.3China policy toward outward foreign direct investment35

5.4Trends and patterns of Chinese outward foreign direct investment37

5.5China distribution of FDI by destinations41

5.6Distribution of china OFDI by region42

5.7Distribution of Chinese FDI by industry43

5.8Impact of china foreign direct investment on developing nations44

5.8.1Trade and investment44

5.8.2Up gradation of technology44

5.8.3Improvement in export competitiveness45

5.8.4Employment generation45

5.8.5Human capital formation46

5.8.6Resilience factor46

5.9Determinants of china outward foreign direct investment47

5.9.1National income47

5.9.2Market demand47

5.9.3Openness of economy48

5.9.4Access to raw materials and energy48

5.9.5Acquisition of technology and know how49

5.9.6Competition in the domestic market50

5.9.7International barriers to trade51

5.9.8Inflation rate51

5.10Conclusions53

CHAPTER 06: CONCLUSION54

6.1Future aspects55

6.2Managerial implications of the study56

CHAPTER 07: REFLECTION58

References59

HAPTER 01: INTRODUCTION

Outline of the study

The following thesis proposal is based on the topic “The determinants of Chinese outward foreign direct investment”. The first chapter of the thesis will demonstrate and provide details on the introduction to the topic which will also highlight the aims and objectives and background of the study. The second chapter of the thesis will provide a detailed review of the literature and previous studies. The literature review will explain and emphasize on the previous research done in the specific field. The chapter of literature review will illustrate and provide information regarding the determinants of Chinese outward foreign direct investment. The third chapter of thesis will explain the methodology of the proposed study. The fourth chapter of the thesis will analyze and examine the findings and discussion will be ...