Assessment Report on Business Environment for Foreign-funded Companies(Zhejiang)

In spite of the slowdown in world economic growth and the escalation of geopolitical tensions,the numerous multinational companies still cast votes of confidence in the Chinese market with their practical actions.In particular,Zhejiang Province displayed its magnetic attraction for high-quality foreign investment.Data shows that in 2023,the province’s actual use of FDI(foreign direct investment)came at USD 20.2 billion(exceeding USD 20.0 billion for the first time ever),ranked the 4th nationwide.The total FDI saw an increase of 4.8%year on year,and FDI used in the manufacturing sector rose by 85.8%,whose percentage in the total reached a record high.

Research on the path of effective management of participation in joint-venture railway companies by China railway group

Purpose-Following the regional restructuring,the number of joint-venture railway companies in which the Group participates has significantly increased.This paper aims to explore the challenges faced by China Railway Group in managing participation in joint-venture railway companies.The study seeks to propose specific approaches to ensure the effective management of these companies,thereby maximizing the benefits of the regional restructuring and supporting the development of a strong transportation country and a modern infrastructure system.Design/methodology/approach-Based on the change in the shareholding relationship between China Railway Group and the joint-venture railway companies,and considering the current situation of the regional restructuring of these companies,as well as the insights from existing literature and typical case studies,this paper proposes some specific paths for effective management of joint-stock railway companies which China Railway Group participated in.Findings-The problems in participation management are the unclear dual leadership role of the party committee,the lack of discourse power,the lack of synergy between shareholders,the increasing risk of sustainable operation of the loss-making companies and the role of dispatched personnel is not fully played.Based on the theories,combined with the existing research and practical cases,the paper proposed specific approaches,such as perfecting top-level system design,maintaining the discourse power,carrying out differentiated management,arranging personnel rationally,arranging shareholders synergy,and innovating methods to provide references for China Railway Group’s subsequent management of joint venture railway companies.Originality/value-This paper contributes to the existing literature by providing a comprehensive analysis of the challenges faced by China Railway Group in managing participation in joint-venture railway companies following the regional restructuring.The study offers novel insights and practical recommendations for addressing these challenges.The findings can serve as valuable references for China Railway Group’s subsequent management of joint-venture railway companies which participated in,as well as for other stateowned enterprises facing similar challenges in managing their joint ventures.

Leading Chinese Companies to Seek Opportunities in Overseas Markets

On April 14,a flight from China landed at ingsford Smith Airport in Sydney,marking the beginning of the journey for Chinese companies entering the Australian and New Zealand markets.The"Thousands of Entrepreneur Delegations Going Overseas"activity is an important measure taken by China Council for the Promotion of International Trade(CCPIT) to help companies develop in foreign markets and promote practical cooperation between Chinese and foreign businesses.Since the beginning of the year.

Influence of Energy Policies on Development Path of US Oil Companies

Focused on“energy security”,US energy policies have undergone a multi-stage evolution.The main line has shifted from ensuring the oil and gas supply to achieving energy independence,and then to diversified development under a broader concept of energy security.The development path of US oil and gas companies is guided and influenced by series of policies.Represented by ExxonMobil and Chevron,US oil companies are maintaining a long commitment to the oil and gas business,especially unconventional resources such as shale gas and shale oil.Different from their European counterparts,US oil companies have chosen CCS/CCUS as their primary method for achieving carbon neutrality.As for the new energy business,the US oil giants are showing more interest in raw materials such as lithium resources rather than the power generation business.

Construction of Value-Creation Oriented Carbon Assets Management System of Oil Companies

As climate change draws more attention globally,the development of low-carbon economy has become an inevitable choice for mankind to achieve sustainable development.The increasingly strict control of carbon emission is making carbon emission rights a scarce resource and endowing the rights with the attributes of assets and commodities.China has announced the goal of“carbon emission peaking before 2030 and carbon neutralization before 2060”.Responding to this goal,as major carbon emitters,oil companies play the role of a driving force for green and low-carbon development.Carbon assets management is a key path for oil companies to achieve emission reduction goals and low-carbon transformation.However,the carbon assets management of China’s oil companies is still in the initial stage,with the system and regulations not yet sound,and the management process not yet closed loop.First the modes and experiences of carbon assets management in major international oil companies is introduced.Then the objective logical relationship and linkage laws between carbon assets management and enterprise value creation are comprehensively analyzed by integrating the basic theories of economics and management.On this basis,a value-creation oriented carbon assets management system for oil companies is constructed,mainly covering aspects such as enterprise strategy,control mechanisms,carbon inventory,and management modes.

Evolution and Governance of the Structure of Marine Economic Networks in China’s Coastal Areas: Based on Sea-related A-share Listed Companies

Data on discrete,isolated attributes of the marine economy are often used in traditional marine economic research.However,as the focus of urban research shifts from internal static attributes to external dynamic linkages,the importance of marine economic net-work research is beginning to emerge.The construction of the marine economic network in China’s coastal areas is necessary to change the flow of land and sea resources and optimize regional marine economic development.Employing data from headquarters and branches of sea-related A-share listed enterprises to construct the marine economic network in China,we use social network analysis(SNA)to discuss the characteristics of its evolution as of 2010,2015,and 2020 and its governance.The following results were obtained.1)In terms of topological characteristics,the scale of the marine economic network in China’s coastal areas has accelerated and expan-ded,and the connections have become increasingly close;thus,this development has complex network characteristics.2)In terms of spatial structure,the intensity of the connection fluctuates and does not form stable development support;the group structure gradually becomes clear,but the overall pattern is fragmented;there are spatial differences in marine economic agglomeration radiation;the radi-ation effect of the eastern marine economic circle is obvious;and the polarization effect of northern and southern marine economic circles is significant.On this basis,we construct a framework for the governance of a marine economic network with the market,the government,and industry as the three governing bodies.By clarifying the driving factors and building objectives of marine economic network construction,this study aims to foster the high-quality development of China’s marine economy.

7th CIIE likely to prove solid growth platform for many companies

The robust demand of the Chinese market and the improving business environment in the country make China a big growth opportunity for companies wishing to further expand their operations,said corporates that have registered to participate at this year's China International Import Expo.The 7th edition of the annual CIIE,to be held in Shanghai from Nov 5 to 10,started its 100-day countdown on Saturday.

Management Practices:Shaping Employee Satisfaction and Commitment in Large German Companies

The rapid evolution of the political,economic,and social landscape has generated increased interest in understanding the contextual application of management styles and behaviours toward employees.In this context,organizations must comprehend and assess employee satisfaction to enhance productivity and realize their strategic and economic goals.Therefore,this study aims to investigate the prevailing and significant management behaviours toward employees in large German companies and their impact on employee satisfaction and job commitment.To achieve the research objective,the study will employ a qualitative method to explore management behaviours toward employees.Data were collected through interviews with randomly selected managers from different companies and departments.The study aims to uncover discrepancies or variations in employee expectations regarding management behaviour.The findings will provide a better understanding of the most prevalent and significant management behaviours toward employees in large German companies and their impact on employee satisfaction and job commitment.The results will be valuable to management in adopting suitable leadership styles and improving employee satisfaction,leading to increased productivity and organizational performance.The research will contribute to the existing body of knowledge in the field of management and human resource management by providing insights into the impact of management behaviours on employees.It will also offer recommendations to management on how to enhance employee satisfaction and job commitment,leading to improved organizational performance.In conclusion,this study will investigate the prevailing management behaviours toward employees in large German companies and their impact on employee satisfaction and job commitment.

Indian textile companies continue to succeed in Bangladesh

The central bank data shows Bangladesh's import of RMG raw materials such as raw cotton,yarn,fabric and dyeing materials was US$7.92 billion in the first half of FY'24.The BGMEA reports Bangladesh's apparel exports are 71 per cent cotton-based.The country,however,meets 99 per cent of its cotton demand through imports.After Brazil,India is the second la rgest cotton supplier to Bangladesh and holds a 12 per cent market share,according to United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Current Situation and Prospects of Chinese Oil Companies’Overseas Oil and Gas Cooperation

In 2022,with the COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical conflicts,the world faced major changes unseen in a century.Chinese oil companies worked hard to overcome many unfavorable factors and insisted on focusing on efficiency and promoting the high-quality joint construction of the“Belt and Road”.Further breakthroughs were achieved in asset optimization,and simultaneous increases in quantity and efficiency were secured in overseas oil and gas cooperation.

Energy Companies’Green Finance Strategies in the Context of Carbon Neutrality

In September 2020,Chinese President Xi Jinping solemnly announced the goal of“carbon peaking and carbon neutrality”.Carbon neutrality and green transition requires not only political promotion and fiscal support,but also social capital investment in green industries.Green financing is also an effective way to promote the low-carbon development of China’s energy companies.In this paper,on the basis of defining green finance,we reviewed the policies of green finance in China,described various tools of green finance,summarized green finance business of energy companies,and made case studies.This research combined macro policy and market,and micro industry and enterprise.

Sustainable Marketing at the Heart of Cosmetics Companies:Myth or Reality?

Cosmetic companies are trying to include more sustainability in their strategies. But, showing commitment is always a challenge for them. This work consists in showing the degree of commitment of cosmetic companies in their marketing practices. The qualitative study carried out aims to determine the level of their commitment in terms of sustainability, based on 10 websites of “sustainable” cosmetics companies that sell their products online, and on defining sustainability criteria for each variable of the marketing mix. The results indicate that the majority of the companies analyzed are aware of the importance of sustainability and have taken measures to have a positive impact on the economy, society and the environment. The companies have made considerable efforts in “product” and “communication” strategies, but additional improvements can be envisaged for “price” and “distribution” strategies.

Setting the Arena Chinese companies play active roles in promoting sports in Africa

Enthusiastic football fans filled the 20,000 seats of the Laurent Pokou Stadium in San Pédro,C魌e d’Ivoire on 9 September,as the newly built stadium hosted its first official match,between C魌e d’Ivoire and Lesotho.Among the audience was Wang Neng,staff member of China Civil Engineering Construction Corp.,the builder of the venue.As a football lover,he was thrilled to watch his idol Sébastien Haller playing in the game and even took a photo with him after the match.As deputy manager for the company’s Laurent Pokou Stadium project,he came with 30 of his colleagues to see how people would find the modern facility they had built.“Everybody likes the stadium.Haller said it is very good in an interview after the match,”Wang told Beijing Daily.

The huge innovation strength makes Swiss companies have great competitiveness--Interview with Ms.Cornelia Buchwalder,Secretary General of Swissmem,Swiss Textile Machinery

Despite the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 were good years for the Swiss textile machinery industry. In 2022 Swiss textile machinery exports were 2.8% higher than in 2021. The main export markets were China, India, Germany, Türkiye and the USA. However, this should not hide the fact that the markets are slowing down and that this growth was mainly due to the good first half of 2022.

The Impact of Leadership on the Growth of ICT Companies

Nowadays,one of the major purposes of any company is to survive in the competitive business markets.This purpose would be achievable through improving and developing growth in most cases.Prior studies suggest that leadership is a vitally important factor in achieving growth in any company.Some researchers studied leadership topics as one of the significant motivations for developing and improving the growth of a company and agreed that understanding the role of leadership and its effect on the growth of the company is influential.In all countries,Information Communication Technology(ICT)companies are recognized as significant growth drivers by leaving considerable impacts on that.According to the literature,growth is a determining factor for the productivity of any company.Based on the literature of the ICTs,weak and insufficient leadership skills are considered as the main factors that cause failure in achieving the planned growth and development of ICT.Consequently,the goal of this study is to clarify how leadership affects the development of ICT enterprises.

国际能源化工公司生物化工业务发展策略分析

生物化工通常以生物质为原料,或采用相对温和的生物发酵过程,具有典型的绿色特征,已成为“净零碳”目标下国际能源化工公司战略布局的重点之一。巴斯夫、道达尔能源、杜邦、埃克森美孚4家公司生物化工业务入局较早,且非常重视技术创新,结合自身优势各有侧重地部署新业务。巴斯夫推出生物质平衡方案,重视关键中间体的生物替代,围绕工业生物技术超前布局;道达尔能源以生物燃料为切入点,上下游统筹布局,不断强化产品优势;杜邦公司敏锐捕捉市场机遇,持续追求差异化竞争优势;埃克森美孚坚持油品业务主线,适时调整生物燃料布局重点,保持技术的领先性。我国企业可借鉴国际主要能源化工公司的发展模式及经验,结合公司业务定位,加速科技创新向产业应用转变。

激励差异、行权约束与企业创新——来自医药上市公司股权激励的证据

医药企业创新活动具有研发经费投入高、风险高、回报率高、周期长的特点,医药企业如何开展创新激励成为提高其创新绩效的关键问题。使用2009—2022年医药类上市公司的数据探究股权激励对企业创新的影响,采用倾向得分匹配法和双重差分模型(PSM-DID)进行检验,并从激励契约条款的微观视角,就股权激励差异、行权有效期、行权业绩考核条件等激励契约条款的设计差异对企业创新的影响进行了系统分析。研究表明,股权激励可以显著提升企业创新水平,适当扩大股权激励差异有利于调动企业成员的竞争积极性,增强对企业创新的促进作用。在激励契约条款中,行权有效期设置越长,越能够对管理层和核心员工形成持续性激励和约束,进而促进企业创新;行权业绩考核设置越严格,管理层盈余管理和规避风险的动机越强,进而抑制企业创新。

系统重要性金融科技公司的法律规制

随着金融科技的加速应用,金融科技的系统性风险已成为监管重点。金融科技巨头以关键技术服务商、金融基础设施和互联网金融控股集团等样态深度参与金融活动,在规模性、复杂性、可替代性和关联性等方面开始具备系统重要性特征,成为金融科技时代的“大而不能倒”。有必要参考系统重要性金融机构的监管经验,并结合金融科技公司系统性风险的生成机理,对系统重要性金融科技公司予以特殊规制。在有效识别系统重要性金融科技公司的基础上,整合金融监管、数据治理、网络安全和市场竞争等四大规制场域,建立以协调性为目标的监管体制、以可靠性为目标的审慎监管体系、以可承受性为目标的风险处置机制,构建系统重要性金融科技公司的监管框架和规制方案,有效防范其运行失灵给金融稳定带来的冲击。

新《公司法》若干重要问题解读(笔谈)

新《公司法》修订所涉及的内容非常丰富,修订内容包括公司登记制度、股东出资责任、公司治理制度、公司资本制度、控股股东义务、董监高信义义务等方面。赵旭东教授指出,本次《公司法》修订在公司登记与信息公示制度、股东出资责任和法律后果、公司资本制度、公司治理制度、股东权益保护和控股股东义务这五个关键领域实现了重大突破和创新。周林彬教授集中解析了“国家出资公司组织机构的特别规定”一章,认为新《公司法》的亮点之一是通过新设这一章积极回应了我国国有企业治理的“本土实践”与“中国问题”,给出新时期国有企业治理的“中国方案”,推进了中国特色的国有企业治理制度的设计,重塑了国有企业的规范体系。刘凯湘教授对本次《公司法》修订中与公司资本制度相关的若干条文展开解析,包括限期认缴制、新增有限公司股东出资义务加速到期制度、股东违反出资义务的责任承担规则、董事会的催缴出资义务、股东失权制度、董监高对股东抽逃出资的连带责任、类别股的规定、授权资本制等。赵万一教授深入探讨了这次《公司法》修改的主要特点,认为新《公司法》既坚持了其商法属性,同时又充分考虑了《民法典》的既有制度内容,适当兼顾了与《民法典》之间的制度衔接关系,从而既为科学解决民法与商法的关系提供了理念和制度支持,也为中国式法律制度体系的创建提供了完美的立法实践样本。周友苏教授深入解析了新《公司法》在完善股东出资制度方面增加的股东出资缴纳、股东出资“加速到期”、股东失权、股东出资责任这四条新规定,认为新《公司法》在完善股东出资制度方面增加的这些新规定,积极回应了我国自2013年以来公司数量大幅增长所带来的股东盲目认缴、天价认缴、期限过长的现象突出,损害债权人利益的纠纷案件呈明显上升态势等问题,极大地强化了保护债权人的力度。李建伟教授深入解析了《公司法》修订中与法定代表人制度相关的若干条文,认为新《公司法》关于法定代表人的规定较之以往更加体系化,并有望基本解决困扰公司实践许多年的诸多难题,但其中亦存在不完全规范的问题。

基础研究对中国上市公司技术创新的作用研究

企业在创新链与产业链融合中具有重要作用。从企业视角研究基础研究对技术创新的作用,有助于理解企业参与基础研究的重要性,掌握创新链与产业链融合规律,制定有效的科技创新政策。本文从科学关联度、专利引文时滞、科学循环周期、学科多样性等角度构建分析指标,并以上市公司为例展开实证分析。研究发现:①上市公司技术创新对基础研究成果的吸收较少;②领域内龙头企业技术创新能力强,基础研究的支撑作用显著;③科学关联度越高的产业领域,基础研究成果向技术创新转化的速度越慢;④基础研究向技术创新传递知识的速度逐渐加快;⑤高新技术产业领域的学科多样性高于其他传统产业领域。