Technology Transfer and Competition: The Mobile Handset Industry in Post-WTO China (Wirtschaftswissenschaften)

Carmencita Cheung examines the "forced" technology transfer policy China allegedly imposes on foreign investors. She shows that, in addition to changes brought about by China's WTO accession, the concurrence of industry evolution and generational migration plays a key role in shaping technology transfer decisions. The findings also shed light on China's technology policy and its concerted efforts to set technical standards in the global information and communication technology industry.