The pursuit of indigenous innovation amid the Tech Cold War: The case of a Chinese high-tech firm

Ling Eleanor Zhang, Shasha Zhao, Philipp Kern, Tony Edwards, Zhi-Xue Zhang · 2022 · International Business Review

Summary. A Chinese high-tech firm pursued indigenous innovation during geopolitical tensions by leveraging organizational cultural attributes including patriotism, elitism, and endurance of hardship. The study shows how emerging market firms develop advanced capabilities to reduce dependence on international knowledge sources when facing techno-nationalist restrictions. Organizational culture and state policies significantly shape innovation strategies for firms operating under geopolitical constraints.

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Zhang, L. E., Zhao, S., Kern, P., Edwards, T., & Zhang, Z.. (2022). The pursuit of indigenous innovation amid the Tech Cold War: The case of a Chinese high-tech firm. International Business Review. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ibusrev.2022.102079

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DOI: 10.1016/j.ibusrev.2022.102079
Countries: China
Regions: Asia
Categories: innovation-theory, policy
Added: 2026-04-28