Trade in intermediate goods as one possible link between rising trade and foreign direct investment is examined. To explain growing intermediate goods trade, three hypotheses are brought forward: outsourcing, global sourcing and the increasing importance of MNE networks. These hypotheses are...

The overall evaluation of Sino-US competitiveness in S&T -- Comparison of Sino-US human resources in science and technology -- Comparing Sino-US competitiveness in science and technology expenditure -- Comparing the Sino-US scientific research papers output -- Comparing the Sino-US patent output...