Industrial International Competitiveness Research Articles

Globalisation and national commodity cycles: The case of wine in Australia

AbstractGlobalisation may have reduced but certainly has not eliminated differences in national commodity cycles. This article examines the case of Australia's wine industry. Over the past four decades, all annual indicators of that industry's international competitiveness have traced a steep inverted V. This paper draws on recently compiled data to first summarise such indicators and contrast them with those of other key wine‐exporting countries. It then offers a series of partial explanations for the industry's sharp rise and then equally steep fall in its international competitiveness (and its several bumps along the way). The New Zealand and Californian wine industry's prolonged expansions in particular are contrasted with Australia's. Despite the current downturn in the industry's fortunes, and notwithstanding the likelihood of further boom–slump cycles in the decades ahead, the paper concludes that a return to profitability is possible if vignerons and wine exporters were to raise their current rates of investments in R&D, quality improvements and promotion, and if the AUD remains relatively weak.

Innovation and Industry 4.0 in building the international competitiveness of food industry enterprises: The perspective of food industry representatives in Poland

The aim of the research is to determine the impact of innovations and Industry 4.0 solutions on the international competitiveness from the perspectives of representatives of food industry enterprises. The empirical layer used information collected on the basis of a survey using the CATI method conducted on a representative sample of representatives of food industry enterprises. Descriptive statistics, the Kruskal-Wallis test, Mann-Whitney test, multiple comparison test and box-plot plots were used to analyse the data. The study confirmed that implementing certain innovations and solutions, both intangible and tangible, is important for maintaining and improving competitiveness on the international market. This applies particularly innovative, modern ways of reaching the customer, developing innovative products, the use of IT systems and the use of innovative methods in advertising and promotion. The conclusions present direct implications for managers of food enterprises who formulate competitive strategies.

Research on the Development Strategy of International Competitiveness of Korean and Chinese Film Industries

Research on the Development Strategy of International Competitiveness of Korean and Chinese Film Industries

Evaluation and impact factors of international competitiveness of China’s cobalt industry from the perspective of trade networks

In recent years, with the development of the new energy industry, the demand for cobalt as a raw material for power batteries has been increasing. However, China itself has a shortage of cobalt resources. Therefore, overcoming poor resource conditions and enhancing the international competitiveness of the cobalt industry have become urgent issues. This paper is based on global trade data on cobalt resources from 2007 to 2020. A panel regression model is constructed from the perspective of trade networks, and Entropy-Topsis is used to construct a comprehensive evaluation index system for the international competitiveness of critical nonferrous metals. This study empirically examines the impact of the trade network characteristics of cobalt resources on international competitiveness, assigns practical significance to trade network characteristic indicators, and analyses the overall competitiveness changes in the global cobalt industry chain and its upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors. The research findings reveal the following key points: (1) In recent years, the competitive focus of the cobalt industry chain in various countries has shifted from upstream and midstream to midstream and downstream, with increasingly fierce trade competition downstream, gradually tilting toward countries such as South Korea, Japan, and China. (2) Cobalt trade competition, which was initially characterized by competition among multiple countries, has gradually become more centralized and stable, with differences in the competitiveness of various countries occurring at different stages of the cobalt industry chain. (3) Network centrality and network heterogeneity both have a significant promoting effect on the international competitiveness of the industry, while network connectivity has a significant inhibitory effect on the improvement of international competitiveness.On this basis, the study also suggests some policy implications. The purpose of the study is to enhance the international competitiveness of China's cobalt industry from a trade perspective and to investigate the developments of cobalt trade between China and the rest of the world.

Research on Global Market Competition and Activation Impact of China's New Energy Vehicles

With the shortage of global energy resources and the increased awareness of environmental protection, in recent years, China's new energy vehicle industry has developed rapidly and become a major player in the global electric vehicle market. This paper will discuss the competitive situation of China's new energy vehicles in the global market and its impact on the activation of the global new energy vehicle market. By analyzing the policy support, technological innovation, market expansion and international competitiveness of China's new energy vehicle industry, this paper aims to reveal China's important position in the global new energy vehicle market and its far-reaching impact on the global industrial structure. In recent years, China's new energy vehicle industry has sprung up and developed rapidly, and has become a powerful force in the global electric vehicle market. In this ever-changing era of science and technology, the new energy vehicle industry is regarded as an important driving force for future global economic growth, and countries have increased investment and competed for market share. In terms of technological innovation, China's new energy automobile industry continues to increase investment in research and development, breakthroughs in key technologies, and has achieved remarkable results. From the perspective of policy support, the Chinese government attaches great importance to the development of the new energy automobile industry and has introduced a series of policy measures to encourage and promote the rapid development of the industry. From the perspective of market expansion, the market of new energy vehicles in our country shows a rapid growth trend. In terms of international competitiveness, China's new energy automobile industry has gradually risen, and has the strength to compete with developed countries such as Europe, America and Japan. With the continuous growth of China's new energy automobile industry, the export business has also achieved remarkable results, and the international market share has gradually increased. On a global scale, China's new energy automobile industry has formed a new pattern of competition with major economies. The competitive situation of China's new energy automobile industry in the global market has become increasingly prominent, which has a positive activation effect on the global new energy automobile market. Under the joint promotion of policy support, technological innovation, market expansion and international competitiveness, China's new energy vehicle industry will continue to play an important role in the global market and have a profound impact on the global industrial pattern. With the increasingly fierce competition in the field of new energy vehicles, the development of China's new energy vehicle industry will have a greater impact and influence on the global market.

Effects of non-subsidized industrial policies on embedding position of power lithium-ion battery manufacturers in global value chain: Firm level evidence from China

Given the phase-out of subsidies, the Chinese government has issued a series of non-subsidized industrial policies to support the development of the power Lithium-ion Battery (PLiB) industry, recognized as pivotal for achieving carbon neutrality in the transportation department. However, existing literature provides limited evidence on the contribution of non-subsidized industrial policies, particularly to the PLiB industry. To bridge this gap, using data of 31 PLiB listed firms and 279 relevant non-subsidized industrial policies, this paper analyzes the effects of non-subsidized industrial policies on the global value chain (GVC) embedding position. The results reveal that non-subsidized industrial policies significantly raise the GVC embedding position of Chinese PLiB firms, and the positive effects are prone to increase over the research period. Further investigation shows that there is heterogeneity among PLiB firms, with the raising effects on the GVC embedding position being more significant in eastern and middle PLiB firms, private PLiB firms and midstream PLiB firms. The mechanism verification shows that non-subsidized industrial policies raise GVC embedding position of PLiB firms through technological innovation effect and scale economy effect, while competitiveness effect does not give full play. These findings provide important recommendations for better design of the industrial policies to improve the international competitiveness of PLiB industry and other strategic emerging industries.

Research on the Development Mechanism and Path of Wenzhou Digital Industrial Cluster Under the Background of Digital Economy

With the advent of the digital age and the development of artificial intelligence, digital economy has become the main economic form of today's society. In this context, the conditions for the development of digital industrial clusters have been formed, and industrial clusters have become an important support for the high-quality development of national and regional economies and an important factor affecting the international competitiveness of industries. The digital industrial cluster in Wenzhou area is also developing rapidly in recent years. Based on the analysis of the digital industrial cluster in Wenzhou area, this paper puts forward five key mechanisms for the development of the digital industrial cluster in Wenzhou, namely, the market mechanism and enterprise autonomy, the innovation-driven mechanism. Policy guidance and support, network and synergistic effect and talent attraction and training. The specific strategies to promote the development of Wenzhou digital industry cluster include strengthening infrastructure construction, optimizing innovation ecology, introducing and cultivating high-end talents, etc., hoping to provide reference for relevant workers.

중국과 미국의 첨단산업 국제경쟁력 분석에 관한 연구

Purpose - With the acceleration of scientific and technological progress and globalization, the competition in high-tech industry has become increasingly fierce, and China and the United States, as the world's two largest economies, have attracted much attention in the field of high-tech industry. This study analyzes the international competitiveness of high-tech industries targeting China and the United States. Design/Methodology/Approach - MS (Market Share) index, RSCA (Revealed Symmetric Comparative Advantage) index, and TSI (Trade Specialization Index) were calculated for nine high-tech industries in China and the United States. The analysis period was 2010, 2015, and 2020, and the analysis data used data from UN Comtrade and WDI industry statistics. Findings - The analysis shows that China has an advantage over the United States in the computer office machinery, telecommunications, electrical machinery, and chemical industries, while the United States has an advantage in the pharmaceutical, scientific instruments, non-electrical machinery, and military industries. In the aerospace industry, both the United States and China are inferior, but the United States appears to have an advantage over China. Research Implications - The competitive relationship between China and the United States in the field of high-tech industries not only affects the economies of the two countries, it also profoundly influences the world industrial structure and innovation. Therefore, an in-depth study of the international competitiveness of China and the United States in the field of high-tech industries is of great significance.

The Impact of Green Trade Barriers on Chinese Tobacco Industry

The tobacco industry is an important pillar of the local economy, but the development and growth also need to bring the spirit of innovation into play, actively go abroad, open up international markets, and increase market share. However, the green trade barriers set by the international tobacco market have restricted Chinese tobacco enterprises from going out. This paper analyzes the importance of tobacco enterprises going worldwide and the advantages and disadvantages of green barriers. The study examines the necessity of green trade barriers from the perspective of world trade status and Chinas policy trend, and then clearly introduces the definition and manifestation of green trade barriers. The results show that green trade barriers promote the innovation of domestic tobacco technology to a certain extent, but also damage the international competitiveness of Chinas tobacco industry. This paper puts forward three countermeasures from three aspects. In tobacco cultivation, it is recommended to implement pest control at the start of planting. Enterprises should carry out innovation and reform in production and management processes. On the government side, it is recommended to provide protection and support to the tobacco industry.

Analysis of the International Competitiveness of China's Clothing Industry in the European Union Market

Analysis of the International Competitiveness of China's Clothing Industry in the European Union Market

A Brief Introduction to Infrastructure Planning for Next-Generation Smart Computing Data Centers

Globally, digital technology and the digital economy have propelled technological revolution and industrial change, and it has become one of the main grounds of international industrial competition. It was estimated that the scale of China’s digital economy would reach 50 trillion yuan in 2022, accounting for more than 40% of GDP, presenting great market potential and room for the growth of the digital economy. With the rapid development of the digital economy, the state attaches great importance to the construction of digital infrastructure and has introduced a series of policies to promote the systematic development and large-scale deployment of digital infrastructure. In 2022 the Chinese government planned to build 8 arithmetic hubs and 10 national data center clusters nationwide. To proactively address the future demand for AI across various scenarios, there is a need for a well-structured computing power infrastructure. The data center, serving as the pivotal hub for computing power, has evolved from the conventional cloud center to a more intelligent computing center, allowing for a diversified convergence of computing power supply. Besides, the data center accommodates a diverse array of arithmetic business forms from customers, reflecting the multi-industry developmental trend. The arithmetic service platform is consistently broadening its scope, with ongoing optimization and innovation in the design scheme of machine room processes. The widespread application of submerged phase-change liquid cooling technology and cold plate cooling technology introduces a series of new challenges to the construction of digital infrastructure. This paper delves into the design objectives, industry considerations, layout, and other dimensions of a smart computing center and proposes a new-generation data center solution that is “flexible, resilient, green, and low-carbon.”

The impact of digital empowerment on the economic openness of the textile industry in Keqiao based on a sustainable environment

Based on the framework theory of industrial digitization, digital industrialization, digital governance and digital value-added in a sustainable environment, this paper systematically studies the relevant elements of governance and value distribution in the sustainable environment of global trade, and its impact on the development path of human beings. This paper explores the way to embed digital technology into the global value chain to realize digital empowerment, measures the competitiveness index of Keqiao's textile industry in the global value chain, analyzes the technical and environmental challenges faced by China's textile industry in the digital age, and proposes the corresponding countermeasures to deal with the impact of global value chain participation and to improve the international competitiveness of China's textile industry.

The Influence of GVC Participation and Division of Labor Status on the Comparative Advantage of China’s Wood-Based Panel Industry

This article innovatively proposes a new display comparative advantage index (NB*). Based on the characteristics of existing comparative advantage indices and practical research needs, the NB* index can more accurately measure whether a country’s products have comparative advantages among other countries within the selected region, which to some extent expands the research boundary of industrial international competitiveness evaluation indicators. Meanwhile, this article takes China’s wood-based panel industry as an example to calculate the comparative advantage level of China’s wood-based panel industry among Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) member countries and further explores the impact of global value chain participation and division of labor status on the international competitiveness of the industry. Research has found that, firstly, although China’s wood-based panel industry has a relatively lower level of comparative advantage among RCEP member countries, it still has a certain level of competitiveness in some developed and developing countries’ markets; Secondly, in terms of the wood-based panel industry, a higher level of global value chain participation can effectively improve the international comparative advantage level of the domestic wood-based panel industry. Thirdly, the level of division of labor in the industrial chain has a significant positive impact on the comparative advantage level of China’s wood-based panel industry in RCEP member countries. Therefore, in order to enhance the international competitiveness of the domestic wood-based panel industry, it is necessary to actively participate in the global value chain and continuously move towards a higher level of division of labor in the industry chain.

The Influence of Low Carbon Economy on the International Competitiveness of the Chinese Automobile Industry

With the burgeoning global concern over climate change, nations around the world are vigorously embracing the low-carbon economy. As the primary exporter of automobiles, China faces significant carbon emissions, a factor that substantially diminishes its product competitiveness in the international market and hampers efforts towards sustainable environmental development. This research paper focuses on discussing the impact of a low-carbon economy on the international competitiveness of Chinas automobile export. Through qualitative analysis, the study primarily reviews existing literature, highlighting the crucial roles played by technology factors, demand structure, and capital in shaping the industrys international competitiveness. This paper finds an inverse correlation between the average fuel consumption and Chinas automobile industrys revealed comparative advantage. This suggests that fostering a low-carbon economy could potentially enhance international competitiveness in global trade. The findings of this research hold significant implications for policy makers that they can utilize this knowledge to formulate strategies aimed at reducing carbon emissions. Hence, it propels the progression of a low-carbon economy and elevates the worldwide prestige of China's automobile industry.

Analysis of the factors influencing the international competitiveness of Chinese textile and garment industry

Analysis of the factors influencing the international competitiveness of Chinese textile and garment industry

A Comparative Analysis of the International Competitiveness of the Digital Cultural Content Industry in Korea, China and Japan

A Comparative Analysis of the International Competitiveness of the Digital Cultural Content Industry in Korea, China and Japan

A Literature Review on The Evaluation and Improvement of The International Competitiveness of China's Aerospace Manufacturing Industry

Taking the international competitiveness of China's aerospace manufacturing industry as the research object (Hereinafter abbreviated as IC-AMI), this paper classifies and sorts out the relevant literature of industrial international competitiveness, China's aerospace manufacturing industry and China’s IC-AMI, and believes that the existing research still has expandable potential. First of all, no scholar has yet conducted a quantitative analysis of the factors influencing China’s IC-AMI. Second, there is a lack of international competitiveness assessment of China's aerospace manufacturing industry based on horizontal comparison. Finally, no scholars have used data from 2008 to study China's IC-AMI.

International Competitiveness Analysis of Turkish Pasta Industry in Framework of Some Indexes and Product Mapping: A Research on the years 2001-2020

In the globalizing world, international trade is reaching advanced dimensions every passing day. Exporting companies had to make a competition both in local and international markets. Therefore, countries should have competitiveness both in the domestic and global markets. Nowadays, Turkey is leading pasta producer and exporter. In this study, the situation of the pasta industry in the world and in Turkey and the developments in its foreign trade were examined. This study aims to determine and analyze the international competitiveness of Turkey's pasta industry. Accordingly, pasta export and import data from Turkey and the world between 2001-2020 were used to calculate international competitiveness indices. Within the scope analysis, Balassa's RCA index, Vollrath’s indices (RXA, RMP, RTA, RC), Revealed Symmetric Comparative Advantage Index (RSCA), Trade Balance Index (TBI) were used and The Product Mapping Method developed by Tri Widodo was applied. As a result of the calculation of all indices, it has been revealed that Turkey has a competitive advantage in the pasta industry and specializes in its export. Turkey has the position of a net exporter (Group A) with a comparative advantage in this industry.

Impact of Foreign Exchange on Supply Chain of the Logistics Industry

China is the world's largest manufacturing country, the most important link in the global industrial chain, and the world's second largest consumer market after the United States. China's manufacturing industry has also been affected by the epidemic, and its transformation and upgrading have been affected. China's total manufacturing industry has occupied the world's top position for many years in a row, becoming an indispensable link in the global production chain. In the situation of global manufacturing shift, some labor-intensive industries are gradually moving out of China as the cost of labor factors rises. The new epidemic has further accelerated the outward migration, especially in the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors, where many countries are concerned about the security of their supply chains due to their over-dependence on China, and some overseas countries have widely raised the slogan of "de-Chinaization". With the normalization of the epidemic, the acceleration of the reverse globalization process and the rise of trade protectionism, the position of Chinese manufacturing in the global value chain will be affected. According to the data, it can be found that the first thing that affects the Chinese manufacturing industry is the import and export, like Brazil, which has frequent trade with China, has a higher dependence on rubber and plastic manufacturing and a more pronounced dependence on chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing in terms of imports. The international competitiveness of China's major manufacturing industries is analyzed using the RCA-VA index. Finally, specific solutions are proposed to address the risks posed by the epidemic.

청암 박태준의 사상과 기업가정신

In this study, the life, ideas, and entrepreneurship of Park Tae-joon were examined. Through this, the following conclusions were drawn. His life gave him a unique characteristic that is different from many entrepreneurs in modern Korean history. Its unique characteristic is that his ‘spirit of patriotism’ is deeply ingrained in his management and life. His spirit of patriotism has two main branches: Patriotism by steel and Patriotism by education. For Park, 'Patriotism by steel' was a combination of corporate management ideology, and 'Patriotism by education' was a combination of educational ideology. In addition, he cultivated human resources with a sense of vocation and improved the corporate management environment by innovating organization and management. He also improved the conditions of the domestic steel industry by drawing various cooperations with the Japanese government in the steel industry. In addition, he pioneered overseas markets to improve corporate management performance. In addition, he increased the international competitiveness of the Korean steel industry by improving productivity such as construction period and shortening the working period. It is natural for companies to pursue their own interests. For him, however, business was not just a place to pursue private interests, but a place to serve the country. Historical evaluations may vary, but his management philosophy, which has created global companies in a desperate environment, has great implications for current managers who have to overcome numerous economic risks.