Purpose The author presents practitioners with an overview of experts’ outlook for China econmic future. While some observers see the likelihood of a decade of continued rapid growth ahead, others see major economic challenges on the horizon. Design/methodology/approach To better understand...

Purpose To chart the influence of politics on the future of China’s economy this article draws on the insights of four experts to delineate a range of possibilities. Design/methodology/approach To better understand the factors at work the author considers the logic and research undergirding...

Purpose Given the recent peaceful turnover of power through a highly participatory democratic election, now is a good time to consider Taiwan and its political development. Design/methodology/approach The author reviews how, over two decades Taiwan has undergone a remarkably peaceful transition...

It has been argued that Taiwan's small and medium sized companies represent the real engine behind the island's remarkable economic growth. As an internationally successful industry comprised mostly of small and medium sized firms, Taiwan's machine tool industry is an interesting example of how...