Government Of China Research Articles

Merchant gang governance and earnings management

ABSTRACT This study integrates the multilateral punishment mechanism theory with the characteristics of Chinese society—”acquaintance,” “face,” and “relationship”—to analyze and test the governance mechanism of merchant gangs on earnings management for the first time. Findings reveal that (1) merchant gangs significantly reduce earnings management in Chinese listed companies, holding after various robustness checks; (2) companies more influenced by merchant gang governance face harsher multilateral punishments upon exposure of financial misconduct, with more complete conditions strengthening this effect; (3) merchant gangs have a stronger governance impact on firms with native management, and formal institutions enhance their governance role. This research provides empirical evidence for the multilateral punishment mechanism theory and contributes to understanding merchant gang governance in China.

An Empirical Study of the Effect of Pension Insurance Expenditure on the Savings Rate of Residents

Objective: Lowering the savings rate is a reflection of China's economic structure moving further toward equilibrium. The aim of this study is to explore how to unleash residents' consumption potential and lower the savings rate, a crucial challenge for the high-quality development of China's economy. The pension insurance system may be a positive factor in addressing this issue. Methods: The study selects panel data from 31 provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities directly under the central government in mainland China from 2014 to 2022. A two-way fixed-effects model is constructed for an empirical analysis of the impact of the basic pension insurance system on residents' savings rate. Results: The results indicate that the level of pension insurance coverage has a significant negative impact on residents' savings rate. In other words, increasing the level of pension insurance coverage will reduce residents' savings. Conclusion: This study helps the government to formulate more accurate and sustainable pension insurance policies and promote the optimization of China's economic structure.

A Study on the English Translation of Ancient Chinese Poetry and Prose in The Governance of China IV—Based on the Analysis of a Small Self-built Parallel Corpus

Based on a small, self-built Chinese-English parallel corpus, this study adopts a qualitative analysis approach to explore the features and English translation methods of ancient Chinese poetry and prose in The Governance of China IV. It is found that ancient Chinese poetry and prose are primarily cited directly from ancient articles. During the translation process, the translator skillfully applies a variety of methods, with a particular emphasis on free translation and its combination with literal translation. Furthermore, the translator flexibly incorporates amplification and omission as needed. This study provides valuable insights and practical methods for translating ancient Chinese poetry and prose in political documents with Chinese characteristics.

Port shipping connectivity as a new driver of urban exports in the context of dual circulation: Evidence from China

Port shipping connectivity as a new driver of urban exports in the context of dual circulation: Evidence from China

Dynamics in Green Governance in China: Exploring the Relationship between Carbon Emissions, Water Consumption and Economic Planning

Dynamics in Green Governance in China: Exploring the Relationship between Carbon Emissions, Water Consumption and Economic Planning

The twisted patriarchal fandom governance in China: changing media representations of fanquan nvhai (“fangirls”)

ABSTRACT This research delves into the dynamics of gender, political governance, and fandom culture in China through an analysis of the evolving media portrayal of fanquan nvhai, or “fangirls,” and the responses of women fans. We explore the concept of “fandom governance” in two ways: as efforts to regulate online fan culture and as a tactic used by the authorities to manage citizens-as-fans. Our study pinpoints three prevailing narratives about fangirls: (1) as young and promising “little sisters” amid the Hong Kong protests in late 2019; (2) as competent career women during the COVID-19 outbreak in early 2020; and (3) as irrational “daughters” in need of “rescue” during the government’s Qinglang campaign aiming to regulate fandom since 2021. We also identify reports of fangirls, albeit predominantly shaped by the media, exhibiting agency and resistance. By unveiling the discursive maneuvers concerning fangirls, we demonstrate how state media places them within various patriarchal narratives to reconcile the contradictory logics that characterize the party-state’s strategy of fandom governance. This strategy, which we term “twisted patriarchal fandom governance,” involves naming specific groups of women and deploying ideological constructions to achieve the state’s political goals and represents a novel progression in its enduring patriarchal political culture.

A Study on the Metaphor Translation Strategies in “Xi Jinping: The Governance of China”(Volume IV) from the Perspective of Conceptual Metaphor

As the core priority of political discourse translation, metaphor translation in “Xi Jinping: The Governance of China” (Volume IV) undoubtedly sets a paradigm, showcasing the unique role of metaphors in political communication. Drawing upon Lakoff’s theory, this study categorizes the metaphors in the book into structural, ontological, and orientational types, and identifies 16 metaphorical expressions with the aid of the Metaphor Identification Procedure(MIP) developed by the Pragglejaz Group. By combining qualitative and quantitative analyses, it employs Charteris-Black’s “Source Domain Resonance Value” theory to quantify the proportion of metaphorical keywords and their resonance values. Through case studies, this research delves into the translation strategies and techniques employed for metaphors in various mapping contexts, aiming to provide strategic guidance for practitioners in the field of political discourse translation. It seeks to enhance the professionalism and international communicative power of China’s political metaphor translation, thereby showcasing the unique charm and value of China’s voice in the global context.

Exploring data security risks associated with trauma medical data within hospitals in China: a qualitative study

ObjectivesTo explore data security risks associated with trauma medical data within hospitals in China, identify and explore the potential underlying factors contributing to these risks and collect suggestions from different...

Impact of Environmental Regulation on Regional Innovation in China from the Perspective of Heterogeneous Regulatory Tools and Pollution Reduction

The relationship between environmental regulation and regional innovation has been disputed. This paper analyzes data at the provincial level in China between 2009 and 2020 using a fixed-effects model to investigate the relationship between environmental regulation and innovation. The baseline regression results suggest that market-based environmental regulatory instruments effectively promote regional innovation, while command-and-control environmental regulatory instruments hinder regional innovation. However, the impact of environmental regulation exhibits heterogeneity and non-linearity. The implementation of overly strict command-and-control environmental regulatory instruments hinders innovation, while the implementation of low-intensity command-and-control environmental regulatory instruments instead promotes innovation. In economically developed provinces, market-based environmental regulation promotes innovation, while in less economically developed provinces, market-based environmental regulation inhibits innovation instead. Further analysis from a pollution reduction perspective shows that environmental regulations that mitigate air pollution significantly promote regional innovation levels. This study not only enriches theoretical discourse but also offers practical policy recommendations for balancing environmental governance and innovation development in China.

The innovation of social governance and the enlightenment for the governance of Macao’s social organizations in the digital age

In the new era, an important component of China’s social governance system construction is to strengthen and innovate social governance to improve the ability and level of social governance in China. To ensure the long-term stability of the country and the well-being of the vast majority of the people, it is necessary to be adept at strengthening social governance, continuously improve and improve the governance system that is suitable for the development of modern society with scientific thinking methods, and enhance the level and capacity of governance in China. Based on this, this paper discusses how to promote the innovation of social governance in the digital age, and proposes innovative ideas on the model of social organization governance under the guidance of <Economic Diversification Plan for Macao SAR (2024–2028)>.

A Leverage Points Perspective on China’s Governance of Marine Protected Areas: Current State and Ways Forward

As a key element of spatial governance, marine protected areas (MPAs) have been increasingly established in various countries, with lessons learned from terrestrial environmental protection. Nevertheless, the development of MPAs in China continues to trail behind that of their land-based counterparts. Here, following the leverage points perspective of sustainability interventions, this article presents a systematic analysis of the governance and evolution of China’s MPAs, identifying key areas for improvement. The analysis encompasses the number, effectiveness, legal framework, governance structure, value, and paradigm of MPAs, and highlights the associated governance challenges facing China. Drawing on relevant experiences from the United States, Australia, and the European Union, the article offers valuable insights for informing China’s future MPA strategies. The study concludes that while China has made significant progress in the development of MPAs, further efforts are needed, including paradigm shifts, refinement of the legal system, optimization of governance structures, and enhancement of MPA effectiveness.

State Power and Governance in Early Imperial China: The Collapse of the Qin Empire, 221–207 BCE. By Chun Fung TONG. Albany: State University of New York Press, 2024. 248 pp. $99.00 (cloth), $34/95 (paper).

State Power and Governance in Early Imperial China: The Collapse of the Qin Empire, 221–207 BCE. By Chun Fung TONG. Albany: State University of New York Press, 2024. 248 pp. $99.00 (cloth), $34/95 (paper).

A study on environmental governance in China based on GA-BP neural network and TOPSIS method

Regarding the construction of a mathematical model between air quality index (AQI) and different pollutant concentrations, firstly, a genetic algorithm was used to optimize the BP neural network model with PM2.5, PM10, , CO, and as the main air pollutants, and then the air pollution in Beijing from 2015 to 2021 was used as the validation object, and it was found that the fitted R-squared on the basis of 20% test set is greater than 0.95 or above, and finally the Spearman correlation model is used to analyze the main pollutants associated with AQI index to provide solutions for the subsequent treatment of air pollution. Regarding the construction of a comprehensive water quality evaluation model, firstly, the weight integration method based on the moment estimation theory was used to assign subjective and objective weights to the indicators, and dissolved oxygen, temperature, turbidity, ammonia nitrogen, permanganate index and hydrogen ion concentration index were used as indicators for evaluating water quality, and then the optimal weights of each indicator were derived as 7.766%, 9.509%, 37.962%, 19.666%, 17.726% and 7.7371%, and finally the comprehensive evaluation of water quality in each city was carried out by TOPSIS method. Regarding the construction of urban noise pollution monitoring network, firstly, a genetic algorithm based on Gaussian kernel support vector machine was used to optimize the model, and Guangzhou was used as the validation object to solve the Gaussian response surface with the building density as the noise index, and the optimal number of monitoring points of 10 was obtained by using genetic algorithm for optimization. **************** ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS**************** Thanks for the data support provided by the NAIS database and the China-PCS, as well as the project funding of Vehicle Measurement Control and Safety Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province (QCCK2021-011) and the State Administration of Market Administration Project (202248).

Research on Regional Disparities, Dynamic Evolution, and Influencing Factors of Water Environment Governance Efficiency in China

To investigate the effectiveness of water environment governance in China, this study employs the Super-SBM model to measure the WEGE (water environment governance efficiency) of 283 prefecture-level cities in China from 2013 to 2022. Multidimensional decomposition is conducted using the Dagum Gini coefficient, kernel density estimation, convergence models, and the Tobit model. The findings reveal the following: (1) China’s WEGE is generally at a low-efficiency development stage, exhibiting a pattern of “western regions > central regions > eastern regions”. WEGE evolves from “scattered distribution” to “multi-center aggregation”. (2) The overall Gini coefficient for WEGE in China is relatively low, with an average of 0.120. Intra-group differences and transvariation intensity are the primary sources of regional disparities. (3) The country and the three major regions exhibit right-tailed and multi-polar phenomena. (4) σ-convergence is observed exclusively in the eastern area, whereas both absolute and conditional β-convergence are evident throughout the country as well as within the three major regional divisions. (5) Government intervention has a significant positive impact on WEGE, while artificial intelligence, spatial agglomeration, and industrial structure upgrading exert negative effects on WEGE. Therefore, it is urgent to pay attention to the regional differences in WEGE and implement practical measures for collaborative water environment governance.

Network analysis of the relationship between error orientation, self-efficacy, and innovative behavior in nurses

Nurses’ innovative behavior is essential in the evolving healthcare landscape. This study, guided by the theory of challenge and threat, aims to explore the relationships between nurses’ error orientation, self-efficacy, and innovative behavior through network analysis. A cross-sectional study design was utilized, involving 706 participants from 23 hospitals across six provinces and one municipality directly under the jurisdiction of the central government in China. Participants completed an error orientation questionnaire, the general self-efficacy scale, and the nurse innovative behavior scale online. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS and R, with the network structure, symptom centrality, and outcome robustness evaluated through the qgraph and bootnet packages in R. In the network structure encompassing error orientation, self-efficacy, and innovative behavior, self-efficacy demonstrated the strongest closeness and betweenness centrality, followed by innovative behavior and error orientation. Among these variables, self-efficacy was most closely associated with innovative behavior. Within the dimensions of error orientation, the strongest connection with self-efficacy was found in the aspect of thinking about errors, followed by error communication, error competence, learning from errors, and error risk taking. This network analysis identified self-efficacy as the most influential factor in promoting nurses’ innovative behavior. The findings suggest that clinical educators and hospital managers should focus on enhancing nurses’ self-efficacy to foster their innovative behavior and effectively manage error orientation.

Research on optimizing the path of digital government based on policy development

This paper addresses the key issues surrounding government construction in the context of evolving digital policies. Through a comprehensive review of the background and developmental trajectory of digital government, it assesses the current situation and highlights several challenges faced during implementation. These challenges span various dimensions, including policy coordination, technological innovation, and stakeholder involvement, significantly impacting the effectiveness of digital government functions and the enhancement of service quality. Considering these challenges, the paper further explores optimization strategies for digital government construction. It aims to delve into effective path optimization strategies and practical approaches to advancing digital governance in China within a policy-driven context. By doing so, this study seeks to provide valuable insights for improving the overall implementation of digital government initiatives.

Motivations for collaborative governance in China: a systematic review of the literature

ABSTRACT This article highlights the role of political context in shaping motivation of actors from the public sector, the private sector, and civil society to work together collaboratively. Most studies on motivations for collaborative governance come from Western, democratic contexts, and a comprehensive assessment of motivations in authoritarian contexts is missing. We bring political context in by investigating what motivates state and non-state actors to collaborate in China, a classic example of an authoritarian state. By conducting a systematic review of 264 empirical studies on collaborative governance in China published from 2006 to 2021, this paper reveals prevalent motivators including vertical commands, material-resource dependence, rules and regulations, legitimacy, economic benefits, and political resources; and uncommon motivators including asset specificity and share beliefs for both state and non-state actors in Chinese cases. We conclude by reflecting on the ways common theoretical frameworks, including transaction cost theory, resource dependence theory, the advocacy coalition framework, and social capital theory, explain motivations in China.

Analysis of multi-agent greenwashing governance in China: A stochastic evolutionary game perspective

Analysis of multi-agent greenwashing governance in China: A stochastic evolutionary game perspective

Multifunctional agriculture: Farm-based responses to market and government in Australia and China

Multifunctional agriculture: Farm-based responses to market and government in Australia and China

Revisiting urban governance in China: The manifestation of entrepreneurial neo-managerialism in shantytown redevelopment in Luzhou

Recently, China’s central government initiated a series of social policies to alleviate social disparities, providing opportunities to revisit state entrepreneurialism, which is known to have long prevailed in China’s urban governance since the economic reform. By probing into a case of shantytown redevelopment in Luzhou, Sichuan Province, we assert the importance of considering state entrepreneurialism in relation to the state’s managerial pursuit. That is, an actually existing mode of urban governance may be characterised by the shifting dynamics between a managerial and entrepreneurial endeavour of the local state. Viewed this way, we argue for the manifestation of what we conceptualise as entrepreneurial neo-managerialism through the analysis of the shantytown redevelopment at the local scale. In the context of a shrinking discretional space under the power recentralisation of the central state that strives to avoid its legitimacy crisis, the local state, while still under the influence of its entrepreneurial logic of land-based accumulation, enhances its managerial role to respond to the top-down demands of social redistribution from the central state, devising a sophisticated redistributive mechanism of resource allocation. Through these findings, we hope to contribute not only to the literature on China’s state entrepreneurialism but also to the broader urban governance literature by resurrecting the importance of the managerial role of the state.