A passionate management scholar : Interview with Dr Xiao-Ping Chen (part II). Chinese management research

Purpose – This article aims to present the second part of an interview with Dr Xiao-Ping Chen. The focus is on her experience in, and insight on, Chinese management research. Design/methodology/approach – This paper is based on a recent interview with Dr Xiao-Ping Chen. Findings – Dr Xiao-Ping Chen shared her research experience and insight in the following aspects: identifying topics in Chinese management research, collaborating with Chinese domestic scholars, and approaching a research question or idea to make research fruitful with evolving research agenda on Chinese guanxi . She also shared her insights on exploring new research topics vs following or extending others' ideas, and how the gap between research and practice might be bridged. Research limitations/implications – Dr Chen's research experience and insights provide an exemplary case for junior scholars to deal with the challenges in conducting and publishing Chinese management research, particularly in how to take an “insider's view” in identifying and engaging in interesting and valuable research. Originality/value – The interview profiles a picture of a scholar in Chinese management research.