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RISK ASSESSMENT OF IMPLEMENTING PROJECTS IN CHINA 

Ching-Sung Lai

Department of Industrial Management, I-Shou University, Taiwan

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Abstract

Due to the trade and technology conflicts between the United States and China, investment uncertainty in China is much higher than before. This study aimed at analyzing the risks and factors that may be encountered when implementing projects in China. Analysis of Variance and Analytic Hierarchy Process were used to assess the petrochemical plastic, electronic components, steel metal, semiconductors, shoes, food, and trade channel industries. Five dimensions – social, management, political-economic, law-finance, and project are included in this study. The results suggest that employee recruitment, site selection, operations management, coordination mechanism, political and economic status, financial situation, law, project team, and controlling are major risk factors in the project. At the end of this study, some suggestions for investing in China are provided.

Keywords: China, Risk, Project, Investment, Assessment