These cases trace the dynamics of competition in the Chinese market between foreign entrants, joint venture companies and local firms. It outlines the characteristics of the Chinese market and the strategies followed by all the major competitors. As competition has intensified and most companies are losing money it poses the question of how their strategies need to be adapted.

These cases trace the dynamics of competition in the Chinese market between foreign entrants, joint venture companies and local firms. It outlines the characteristics of the Chinese market and the strategies followed by all the major competitors. As competition has intensified and most companies are losing money it poses the question of how their strategies need to be adapted.

These cases trace the dynamics of competition in the Chinese market between foreign entrants, joint venture companies and local firms. It outlines the characteristics of the Chinese market and the strategies followed by all the major competitors. As competition has intensified and most companies are losing money it poses the question of how their strategies need to be adapted.

These cases trace the dynamics of competition in the Chinese market between foreign entrants, joint venture companies and local firms. It outlines the characteristics of the Chinese market and the strategies followed by all the major competitors. As competition has intensified and most companies are losing money it poses the question of how their strategies need to be adapted.

These cases trace the dynamics of competition in the Chinese market between foreign entrants, joint venture companies and local firms. It outlines the characteristics of the Chinese market and the strategies followed by all the major competitors. As competition has intensified and most companies are losing money it poses the question of how their strategies need to be adapted.

These cases trace the dynamics of competition in the Chinese market between foreign entrants, joint venture companies and local firms. It outlines the characteristics of the Chinese market and the strategies followed by all the major competitors. As competition has intensified and most companies are losing money it poses the question of how their strategies need to be adapted.

This case traces the history of Acer as it builds a multinational from its home base in Taiwan. It explores the hurdles faced by an Asian company in expanding internationally and how Acer has overcome these using innovative strategies. The inherent tension between achieving global scale economies and large responsiveness is also explored.

The case traces Unilever’s entry strategy for its impulse ice cream products in China. It outlines the success of the company’s operations in Beijing including the decision to create a new, dedicated distribution channel. It contrasts this with the experience in Shanghai where a different competitive environment required significant adaptation of the initial strategy.