We use Belgianfirm-level data over the period 1996-2007 to analyze the impact of im- ports from China and other low … that, both industry-level import competition andfirm-level outsourcing to China reducefirm employment growth and induce … nished goods to China even increasedfirm's probability of survival. In tfirms of skill upgrading, the e ect of Chinese …

We use Belgian firm-level data over the period 1996-2007 to analyze the impact of imports from China and other low … indicate that, both industry-level import competition and firm-level outsourcing to China reduce firm employment growth and …-level outsourcing of finished goods to China even increased firm's probability of survival. In terms of skill upgrading, the effect of …