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June 19, 2026Economic and Political Studies

A conceptual framework for firms’ response strategies against sanctions: Lessons from foreign MNCs in China

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HMHwy‐Chang MoonWYWenyan YinFZFeihu Zheng

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Overview

Develops a framework addressing response strategies against sanctions in MNCs, implying strategic adaptability.

Key Points

  • This research aims to develop a framework for how MNCs in sanctioned nations can respond to political risks and uncertainties.
  • Categorized firms based on resource dependence and bargaining power.
  • Identified response strategies like diversification and governance mode switching.
  • Leveraged global value chain literature to inform strategies.
  • Identified four firm categories based on resource dependence and bargaining power.
  • Highlighted resilience in firms that adapt strategically amid geopolitical tensions.
  • Provided implications for policymakers and MNCs navigating economic and political complexities.

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Moon et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a34df4a65a5b0777af2e755https://doi.org/10.1080/20954816.2026.2667463
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