🚨New publication out:

“Who owns the critical digital physical infrastructure? An analysis of transnational ownership, conflicts over public interests, and state regulation”

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#Research #DigitalInfrastructure #Sociology #Ownership #PublicInterest

Our results show how the party-state strategically mobilizes private and hybrid capital to develop green & digital high-tech (EVs, AI, renewables) – but under close party-state oversight and coordination.

Our results show how the party-state strategically mobilizes private and hybrid capital to develop green & digital high-tech (EVs, AI, renewables) – but under close party-state oversight and coordination.

Cluster analysis indicates three layers of "party-state permeation":
1️⃣State-dominated "commanding heights" (energy, transport, infra)
2️⃣Mixed-ownership innovation core (EVs, finance, ICT)
3️⃣Private-dominated sectors (retail, services, internet) – but still party-permeated

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We built a novel dataset – SinoTop500 – covering China’s 500 largest companies. Results:
📌 A dual ownership structure (state and private equally dominating)
📌 But > 64% show high party institutionalization, including many private giants
📌 The CCP’s organizational reach goes far beyond SOEs

🚨 New publication out: “The Anatomy of Chinese Capitalism” (Competition & Change / Köncke, Erlbacher & Schmalz, 2025)

How and to what extent does the party-state govern top Chinese firms?

We unpack this with new data and a sectoral lens.
🔗 doi.org/10.1177/1024...

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