This paper aims to shed light on firm specific drivers that lead firms to internationalise their innovation activities …’s competitive environment and the influence of innovation obstacles in the home country. In particular, the role of the potential … used to observe their impact on the decision to locate innovation activities in various countries and regions (China …

can rely on its domestic scientific and technology innovation resources and activities, or it can leverage foreign …

-oriented provincial governments and that China's innovation policy is more supportive of firms located in developed provinces. Considering …