Chinese Students’ Perception of Foreign Direct investment into China
by
C.Yu
Abstract
Foreign direct investment (FDI) has played a key role in the emergence of globalization and in the rapid rise of China as a major economy. Given the important role played by FDI in the Chinese economy, this study examines Chinese high school students’ attitudes toward FDI in China. The study examines how Chinese high school students perceive the value of foreign investment in China, what factors do Chinese high school students emphasize in terms of attracting foreign investment in China, what risks do Chinese high school students emphasize in terms of foreign investment in China, and whether there are any gender differences in these views. The respondents generally had favorable attitudes toward foreign direct investment and emphasized attractive business environments as the most important factor in terms of attracting foreign investment into China. In addition, the respondents generally emphasized better pay and work environments of foreign firms and more favorable policies for foreign companies as the most important risk factors. The results suggest that, because FDI is a necessary element of economic growth, the Chinese government should carefully consider the FDI environment to attract FDI while minimizing potential risks to its industries and society.
Keywords: Foreign Direct Investment, Perception, High School Students, China