Location Choice of China′s ODI: Evidence Based on Panel Data

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This paper empirically investigates the factors determining Chinas ODI location choice based on 105 host countries panel data over 2004 to 2009. The main contribution is using Chow test to reveal the significant difference in factors determining Chinas ODI towards developed and developing host countries. Chinas ODI demonstrates resource and efficiency seeking in developing countries, while does not exhibit technology seeking in developed countries.

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