Multi‐perspective analysis of the Chinese pharmaceutical sector: Policy, enterprise and technology
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to analyze the Chinese pharmaceutical sector through three levels: policy level, enterprise level, and technology level.
Design/methodology/approach
The authors explore the environmental impacts, which include political, social, and economic factors, study enterprise‐level strategies on international technology transfer and carry out a trend analysis on the technology development in the Chinese pharmaceutical industry.
Findings
The results indicate that China is emerging in the biopharmaceutical industry. While there are several steps to be taken at different levels, including policy, enterprise, and technology, the country is presenting a potential for the future. The paper outlines the gaps in each area.
Originality/value
The paper provides a very good outline against which any emerging economy could review its potential in the pharmaceutical industry.
Keywords
Citation
Chan, L. and Daim, T.U. (2011), "Multi‐perspective analysis of the Chinese pharmaceutical sector: Policy, enterprise and technology", Journal of Technology Management in China, Vol. 6 No. 2, pp. 171-190. https://doi.org/10.1108/17468771111142973
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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