Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the key micro factors that are shaping Chinese entrepreneurship: socio‐political origins, motivations, educational attainment, organisational forms and power structures. Design/methodology/approach – The paper employs a questionnaire survey...

Purpose – This paper aims to focus on three main strands of research relating to entrepreneurship in China: the role of local governments in the development of entrepreneurial activities in twon and village‐based enterprises (TVEs); institutional environments and strategic responses of...

Purpose – This study aims to better understand the level of China's regional technological entrepreneurship (TE) and the impact of entrepreneurship policy on TE through an integrated research framework. Design/methodology/approach – The paper uses factor analysis and regression analysis to...

Purpose – This paper intends to examine the change of R&D fiscal policies in China since 1978 and its impact on China's drive to become an innovation‐oriented country. Design/methodology/approach – This paper adopts an archive approach and undertakes an overview of the policy changes and...

Purpose – This article aims to present an overview of the historical development and current status of Chinese small and medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs) examine major political initiatives contributing to SMEs' development and draw out some experience from SME development practices in China....

Purpose – This study aims to use the Timmons model to identify the pattern of entrepreneurial activity at micro‐level in China. Design/methodology/approach – The paper employs a self‐administered questionnaire survey approach, involving a sample of MBA students and general public in...

Purpose – This paper aims to investigate the patterns of and reasons for regional differences in entrepreneurship among Chinese provinces (excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan). Design/methodology/approach – The paper employs a linear regression model to examine determinants of regional...

Purpose – This study aims to identify and assess the strategies of township and village enterprises in China to capture competitive advantages. Design/methodology/approach – The paper employs a self‐administered questionnaire survey approach, involving a sample of managing directors of...