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As a researcher, he has written definitive works on the strategies and organizations of multinational companies, the impact of foreign firms on China's economy, regional clusters, and the competitiveness of national and regional economies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a teacher, he has taught EMBA, MBA, and undergraduate level courses in Strategy, International Business, International Trade and Competition, China's Business Environment, and China's Development. As an advisor, he has led projects that have reshaped national and regional strategies, altered the skylines of major cities, and transformed the strategies of major corporations. As a speaker and executive educator, he has engaged audiences in 40 countries on issues of international competitiveness, business strategy in complex and uncertain environments, and developments in China and Asia. As a Board Director, he has participated in the formulation and oversight of strategies for multi-billion dollar companies, while serving on Strategy, Audit, HR, and Remuneration Committees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Selected publications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Developing China: The Remarkable Impact of Foreign Direct Investment (Routledge 2017).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>With Richard Petty, Australia's Competitiveness: From Lucky Country to Competitive Country (Wiley 2013).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>With W. 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