The 19th China Goes Global forum
China and “Fractured Globalization”: Moving forward in an age of uncertainty.
Hosted by the Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Wong Center for the Study of Multinational Corporations
July 17-18th, 2025, San Francisco Bay Area
After a wave of anti-globalization electoral successes around the world, progress towards greater global interdependence has encountered substantial headwinds. This conference seeks to unravel the complexities of China’s continuously evolving globalization journey in the face of these headwinds. Will China’s future be marked by collaboration or contention? How will these dynamics reshape China’s relationships with global entities? Will China stay the course in its own outward-looking foreign economic policy? Can China and Chinese companies take advantage of cracks in the Western partnerships while avoiding the challenges of xenophobic nationalist policies?
We invite pioneering contributions related to the larger project of China’s globalization journey from business, management, and broader social sciences disciplines. This is an opportunity to present your insights, research papers, book reviews, and panel proposals, especially, but not exclusively, in the following domains:
THEORETICAL PERSPECTIVES
Exploration of Chinese-centric globalization theories.
Evaluating Western theories in the context of China’s global ascent.
Impact of Chinese state capitalism on global structures.
China’s changing relationships with the United States, Europe and other regions.
MACRO INSIGHTS
China’s industrial evolution journey and its global implications, including regional and national responses.
China’s engagements across continents: From Asia to the Americas.
China’s digital frontier: AI, big data, privacy, and the global implications.
Comparative studies of China and other emerging markets.
Global ramifications of Chinese investments.
Technological and innovative challenges in China’s internationalization journey.
China’s adoption of the UN SDGs, green economy, climate change-related technologies, etc.
Service industries in support of China’s globalization.
FIRM-LEVEL ANALYSES
China’s competitors: industry, innovation, and technology in Europe/US/Emerging Countries
Cultural nuances, trust dynamics, and reputation management of Chinese multinationals.
Techno-entrepreneurship, e-commerce, online development in and out of China.
Unpacking business models with “Chinese characteristics”.
Why Attend?
Legacy:
Since 2006, the China goes Global™ conferences have been a beacon for discussions on China’s global influence and experiences.
Diverse Participation: A blend of scholars, practitioners, and students ensures rich discussions.
Publication Opportunity: Exceptional papers may be featured in future issues of the International Journal of Emerging Markets or others. Many papers have been included in books and other publications.
Networking & Other Activities: Engage with global experts, enjoy local activities, receptions, and more! Workshops on article publishing, dissertation and thesis completion may be offered for advanced graduate students.
Submission Guidelines: Submit your contributions via email to submission@chinagoesglobal.org by March 15, 2025. Ensure adherence to the style and reference guide provided on the website at Paper Submission – The Chinese Globalization Association Submissions will be reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis.
USE OF GENERATIVE AI: Generative AI is a powerful tool which can be used to increase productivity and improve readability. The conference organizers do not prohibit the responsible use of generative AI tools, but expect that authors will present accepted papers IRL and require the following disclaimer be added:
“Note: This paper was produced with assistance from [insert name of tool], a generative AI agent. It has been reviewed by the authors and checked for veracity of information and potential plagiarism. The named authors assume full responsibility for the content of this work.”
Important Dates
Deadline for submission: March 15, 2025
Paper acceptance/rejection: Within three weeks of submission in most cases.
If needed, revised paper submission final deadline: June 15, 2025
Registration Fee: All presenter and participants must register to attend the conference.
Early bird registration due by April 16, 2025: US$449*
Regular registration due by July 1, 2025: US $599
PhD student rate: US $249 early bird ($299 regular)
The registration fee includes reception, and conference meals.
*Early bird registrants will have first access to a limited number of discounted lodging that includes breakfast.
Conference registration does not include accommodation or travel costs.
Please send any questions to admin@chinagoesglobal.org
Organizing Committee
Julian CHANG, USA
John R. McINTYRE, Scheller College of Business, Georgia Institute of Technology, USA
Francesca SPIGARELLI, University of Macerata, Italy
William WANG Hua, emlyon business school, France
Wenxian ZHANG, Rollins College, USA
with
Jean-Marc F. Blanchard, Founding Executive Director, Wong MNC Center.
and support from Prof. Xiaohua Yang at the University of San Francisco.
China Goes Global – SPONSORSHIP Opportunities
We encourage sponsorships from colleges, universities, and corporations for financial support for the annual meeting. By sponsoring, you gain recognition and visibility for your organization, including a potential keynote address. Learn more about our sponsorship tiers at https://www.chinagoesglobal.org/conference/conference-sponsors/
Thank you to our 2025 sponsoring host, the Mr. & Mrs. S.H. Wong Center for the Study of Multinational Corporations.
*The Chinese Globalization Association (CGA is a not-for-profit corporation with the aim to promote and disseminate research on Chinese globalization.) For more information, visit: https://www.chinagoesglobal.org/
See you in San Francisco!
For information about the conference venue, see The Doubletree by Hilton
A link for conference-rate room reservations will be made available upon registration.