Abstract: As China deepens its supply-side structural reforms, the role of employees has become increasingly vital. Organizations, composed of individuals working collaboratively toward shared goals, rely fundamentally on their workforce. This study focuses on the retention dimension within the employee lifecycle—recruitment, utilization, development, and retention—using equity theory as the analytical framework to explore contemporary employee psychology. Drawing on data from the 2017 Chinese Social Survey (CSS), the study examines the influence of perceived organizational justice on unemployment... [Read More]

Abstract: The concept of tax salience—the extent to which a tax's visibility influences consumer behavior—has attracted increasing attention in behavioral economics. This study re-examines tax salience within the institutional context of China’s distinctive tax structure. Using panel data from 31 provinces spanning 2015 to 2020 and applying a fixed-effects model, we assess the impact of value-added tax (VAT), consumption tax, and individual income tax on per capita household consumption expenditure. The empirical results reveal a nuanced pattern: VAT and consumption tax are significantly and... [Read More]

Abstract: The report delivered at the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China underscored the dual priorities of safeguarding national security and maintaining social stability, particularly through the advancement of prosperity and development in border regions. This study presents field research on the implementation and outcomes of the Livelihood Security Project in Jingxi City and Longzhou County, Guangxi. It highlights key successes in infrastructure development, the enhancement of public service systems, economic growth, and innovations in social governance. The findings... [Read More]

Abstract: This paper introduces the concept of Double Hollowing in the real estate sector, defined as the simultaneous occurrence and mutual reinforcement of spatial hollowing —the physical and functional decline of core urban areas—and financial hollowing —the detachment of real estate market valuation from its actual use value under financialization. Integrating spatial political economy, financialization theory, and Marx’s dual value theory, the study develops a multidimensional analytical framework that explains how spatial inefficiency and financial detachment interact through value shift,... [Read More]

Abstract: This paper explores the persistent tension between formalism and pragmatism in modern governance, analyzing their theoretical underpinnings, real-world manifestations, and policy implications. Formalism, rooted in bureaucratic rationality and institutional legitimacy, often leads to governance inefficiencies through over-compliance, risk avoidance, and symbolic conformity. Drawing on case studies from China’s local governance and Western regulatory systems, the paper illustrates how formalism manifests in performance fabrication, digitalized formalism, and compliance overload. In contrast,... [Read More]

Abstract: This study maps the evolution of research on digital economy business models over the past decade using bibliometric methods. Drawing on 226 articles retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection (2013–2022), CiteSpace software was employed to visualize co-authorship, institutional networks, high-frequency and burst keywords, clusters, and co-citation patterns. The analysis reveals rapid growth of scholarship since 2018, yet highlights fragmented collaboration networks and limited integration across disciplines. Research hotspots such as digital transformation, platform innovation, and... [Read More]

Abstract: This paper delves into the fair competition review system within China's public procurement field. Against the backdrop of the significant role that fair competition plays in public procurement, the paper outlines the relevant background, including the establishment of the fair competition principle in China's legal framework and the growing scale of public procurement. It then identifies the research objects, which involve analyzing the current state of fair competition legal governance, building a legal coordination system, and exploring optimization paths. The study highlights the... [Read More]

Abstract: The rise of neo-trade protectionism has reshaped the global trade order, shifting emphasis from traditional tariffs to non-tariff barriers (NTBs) and trade remedies justified on regulatory grounds. This study investigates China’s increasing reliance on NTBs—such as technical barriers to trade (TBT), sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measures, and chemical regulatory frameworks—and its frequent use of anti-dumping actions to pursue industrial protection and structural adjustment. Based on WTO notifications, MOFCOM case announcements, and trade statistics, the paper analyzes three key cases:... [Read More]

Abstract: The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), as China’s flagship international cooperation framework, aims to enhance regional connectivity and promote a new global economic order. However, escalating political risks among participating countries—especially terrorism, security instability, and institutional divergence—have significantly hindered its implementation. This paper adopts political risk as its analytical lens and employs a mixed-method approach, including index-based assessment, literature synthesis, and case comparisons, to identify key sources of uncertainty in the BRI process. It... [Read More]

Abstract: The year 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. The Chinese government has strategically utilized this historical milestone as a critical opportunity for reaffirming political legitimacy and reproducing state ideology through a series of highly organized, institutionalized, and multi-layered commemorative activities. Drawing on the theoretical frameworks of Ideological State Apparatuses, political ritual and visual power, cultural hegemony, and the politics of national memory, this... [Read More]