With special reference to the reform policy and the encouragement of foreign direct investment, Chinese and British social scientists examine recent developments in the scientific policy, research and development, and technology transfer in the People's Republic. They consider case studies in Japanese technology transfer with implications for China, the experience of technical progress and technology transfer in the Soviet Union 1917-87, the adoption of innovations and the assimilation of improvements, Sino-Japanese technology transfer and its effects, export performance, and other topics. The 11 papers were presented at an April 1995 seminar in Beijing. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Explores technology transfer from both the American and Chinese perspectives, focusing on four American firms--Foxboro, Westinghouse, Cummins Engine, and Combustion Engineering--that have bridged the cultural, political, and economic gaps. Considers the stages of background and development, negotiations, start-up, and management of the ongoing process. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR