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 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 paper aims to explore the development and implementation of enterprise policy in China, and the emergence of intermediaries and local strategies designed to encourage SME development. Design/methodology/approach – The paper is based on interviews and workshops held with local...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the key external factors that are impacting on the performance of Chinese entrepreneurial enterprise (EE). Design/methodology/approach – A linear regression model was developed that comprised three types of organisations(government,...

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 – The aim of this article is to investigate the relationship between Chinese university students' higher educational background and their entrepreneurial intentions. Design/methodology/approach – The TPB model was adopted and tested for the formation of Chinese university students'...

Purpose – This paper aims to provide an overview of entrepreneurship education in the wider context of the Chinese educational system in transition and raise pertinent questions regarding its direction and future development. Design/methodology/approach – A case study approach is used to...