There are a variety of reasons underlying the remarkable development of science and technology (S&T), and innovation in post-1978 China. This book seeks to achieve an understanding of such development from an institutional or a political economy perspective. Departing from the literature of S&T...

Introduction: a Chinese landscape in the age of globalization -- A theoretical framework: global value chain distribution -- China's dependence on foreign technology in the GVC: a macro view -- China's increasing participation in the ICT GVC: a meso view -- China's evolving role in Apple's GVC:...