Abstract: Chile boasts an internationally recognized sound investment environment, yet only a handful of Chinese enterprises have made direct investments in the country. From national and industrial perspectives, and based on the viewpoints of Chinese enterprises and the government, this paper conducts an in-depth analysis of the comparative characteristics of Chile’s investment environment. It points out that the complex differences between China and Chile, the strengths and weaknesses of Chile’s location conditions, the investment capacity of Chinese enterprises, as well as their status as latecomers, are the major factors influencing Chinese firms’ direct investment in Chile.

Author: Chen Taotao

Published in: Journal of International Economic Cooperation, 2013, No.9, pp.35-42