This Perspective adds another dimension to the ongoing China-US BIT negotiations from a Chinese perspective. The negotiation of a successful BIT requires best endeavors from both sides, and China’s recent FDI policy movements toward a more liberal regulatory framework point to increased...

This paper investigates carbon reduction in a fuel automotive supply chain. It consists of a manufacturer responsible for carbon reduction and opening an online channel opportunely and a retailer who markets and sells the product through traditional offline channels. Consumers have a preference...

Purpose Variable stiffness structure can significantly improve the interactive capabilities of grippers. Shape memory alloys have become a popular option for materials with variable stiffness structures. However, its variable stiffness range is limited by its stiffness in two phases. The purpose...