Table of Contents
Introduction:
Chapter I: BRI and China’s Globalization
1.1 Why China Proposes the Belt and Road Initiative
1.2 BRI Going Forward: Five Key Concepts
1.3 BRI: New Opportunities for Globalization
1.3.1 For Countries: Shared Development
1.3.2 For Society: Trust and Communication 1.3.3 For Enterprises: Win-win Cooperation*
1.4 Conclusion: Potential Roles and Opportunities for SMEs
This chapter will give the reader an overview of what the BRI is, why China has proposed it, and what the BRI means in terms of opportunities for various countries, society at large, and enterprises. China’s BRI, formerly One Belt, One Road Initiative (OBOR) is often portrayed in Western media as China’s version of the Monroe Doctrine, a means of pushing China’s political ideology on countries abroad. This chapter breaks down the BRI to explore the effects on countries, society, and enterprises in order to better explain what the world can expect to see in terms of changes as a result of the BRI. The purpose of this chapter is to leave the reader with an understanding of what exactly the BRI is, what it has the potential to do, and why it was begun in the first place. This will lay the foundation for the later analyses on the opportunities and challenges for Latin American SMEs the following authors will offer.
Chapter II: China and Latin America: Cooperation in the New Era
2.1 History of Cooperation between China and Latin America
2.2 BRI: Launching New Cooperation between China and Latin America
2.3 Exploring New Fields and Directions of Cooperation between China and Latin America
This chapter will delve into the history of relations between Latin America and China. Although the two are separated by considerable geographic distance, the two past relationship between the two regions will set the stage for what we can expect from the development the relationship as the BRI projects in Latin America expand and grow in number. The BRI provides a series of new frontiers to facilitate economic and diplomatic relationships between Latin America and China. The purpose of this chapter is to leave the reader with an understanding of the macro level implications of the BRI in Latin America.
Chapter III: BRI and SMEs
3.1 The New Era of SME Globalization
3.2 SME Development under the Belt and Road Initiative
3.3 SME Development: Promotion and Cooperation
3.4 How SMEs Participate in BRI
This chapter will explain the nature of SMEs and the manner in which they can be developed. The increased level of globalization has revolutionized industries across the globe, and no less can be true for SMEs. The author will explain how SMEs are affected by globalization and how they should adapt to maximize the new opportunities presented. The chapter will also look at how SME development will be affected by the implementation of the BRI and the role SMEs will play in the future of the BRI.
Chapter IV: Cross-Border E-commerce and SMEs: Alibaba’s Analysis
Chapter V: Latin American SMEs and BRI: Prospects and Proposals
5.1 Characteristics of the Development of Latin American SMEs
5.2 Obstacles in Participating in the Global Market
5.3 Growing with BRI: Prospects and Proposals
This chapter will focus on the specific characteristics and history of development of SMEs in Latin America and how these factors will affect their participation in the BRI. Various region specific factors ensure that SMEs of the world follow different paths of development, so it is necessary to dedicate time to understand the factors that have affected Latin America SMEs up until now and understand the conditions under which SMEs will experience the BRI. The author will also include their predictions and suggestions for the success of the development of Latin American SMEs under the BRI.
Chapter VI: Mexico: SMEs Development and Prospects
6.1 Mexico SMEs Development Overview
(quantity, industry distribution, source and destination of imports and exports, product types)
6.2 Favourable Policies and Obstacles in Development
6.3 Suggestions for Further Globalization of SMEs
This chapter will provide an overview of the conditions and development of SMEs in Mexico. The analysis will focus on quantity of SMEs, industry distribution, source and destination of imports and exports, and product types in order to ensure ease of comparison to the countries and SMEs described in the following chapters. The chapter will next discuss the policies the Mexican government could adopt in order to facilitate further development of SMEs under the BRI, as well as the factors native to Mexico that have the potential to hinder the development of SMEs. The chapter will conclude with suggestions for further globalization for Mexican SMEs.
Chapter VII: Brazil: SMEs Development and Prospects
6.1 Brazil SMEs Development Overview
(quantity, industry distribution, source and destination of imports and exports, product types)
6.2 Favourable Policies and Obstacles in Development
6.3 Suggestions for Further Globalization of SMEs
This chapter will provide an overview of the conditions and development of SMEs in Brazil. The analysis will focus on quantity of SMEs, industry distribution, source and destination of imports and exports, and product types in order to ensure ease of comparison to the countries and SMEs described in the following chapters. The chapter will next discuss the policies the Brazilian government could adopt in order to facilitate further development of SMEs under the BRI, as well as the factors native to Brazil that have the potential to hinder the development of SMEs. The chapter will conclude with suggestions for further globalization for Brazilian SMEs.
Chapter VIII: Argentina: SMEs Development and Prospects
6.1 Argentina SMEs Development Overview
(quantity, industry distribution, source and destination of imports and exports, product types)
6.2 Favourable Policies and Obstacles in Development
6.3 Suggestions for Further Globalization of SMEs
This chapter will provide an overview of the conditions and development of SMEs in Argentina. The analysis will focus on quantity of SMEs, industry distribution, source and destination of imports and exports, and product types in order to ensure ease of comparison to the countries and SMEs described in the following chapters. The chapter will next discuss the policies the Argentinian government could adopt in order to facilitate further development of SMEs under the BRI, as well as the factors native to Argentina that have the potential to hinder the development of SMEs. The chapter will conclude with suggestions for further globalization for Argentinian SMEs.
Chapter VI: Cost Rica: SMEs Development and Prospects
6.1 Costa Rica SMEs Development Overview
(quantity, industry distribution, source and destination of imports and exports, product types)
6.2 Favourable Policies and Obstacles in Development
6.3 Suggestions for Further Globalization of SMEs
This chapter will provide an overview of the conditions and development of SMEs in Costa Rica. The analysis will focus on quantity of SMEs, industry distribution, source and destination of imports and exports, and product types in order to ensure ease of comparison to the countries and SMEs described in the following chapters. The chapter will next discuss the policies the Costa Rican government could adopt in order to facilitate further development of SMEs under the BRI, as well as the factors native to Costa Rica that have the potential to hinder the development of SMEs. The chapter will conclude with suggestions for further globalization for Costa Rican SMEs.
Chapter VI: Ecuador: SMEs Development and Prospects
6.1 Ecuador SMEs Development Overview
(quantity, industry distribution, source and destination of imports and exports, product types)
6.2 Favourable Policies and Obstacles in Development
6.3 Suggestions for Further Globalization of SMEs
This chapter will provide an overview of the conditions and development of SMEs in Ecuador. The analysis will focus on quantity of SMEs, industry distribution, source and destination of imports and exports, and product types in order to ensure ease of comparison to the countries and SMEs described in the following chapters. The chapter will next discuss the policies the Ecuadorian government could adopt in order to facilitate further development of SMEs under the BRI, as well as the factors native to Ecuador that have the potential to hinder the development of SMEs. The chapter will conclude with suggestions for further globalization for Ecuadorian SMEs.
