* Contents *

I. Introduction

II. Theory

III. Data and Measurement
A. NBS Data
B. Entry and Exit of Foreign Firms
C. Supplier Access
D. Market Access
E. Provincial Characteristics
F. Model Specification

IV. Results
A. Sensitivity
B. Extensions

V. Conclusions

* Tables *
1. Summary Statistics
2. Determinants of Foreign Entry
3. Links to Domestic Firms
4. Domestic Market Oriented Firms
5. Determinants of Foreign Entry - Extensions

* Appendix Figures *
A.1 Net Entry of FIEs in Coastal Provinces in 2001
A.2 Net Entry of FIEs in Midland Provinces in 2001
A.3 Net Entry of FIEs in Western Provinces in 2001

* Appendix Tables *
A.1 Industries with the Highest Net Entry of FIEs

References