Jiatao Li, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Di (David) Fan, RMIT University

Wei Liu, Qingdao University

Siah Hwee Ang, Victoria University of Wellington

In today's highly digitalized and knowledge-driven global economy, technology has come to signify far more than traditional notions of productivity and efficiency. Its strategic importance has risen to the level of a critical determinant of national competitiveness, institutional security, and social stability.

Against this backdrop, the emergence of techno-nationalism represents a salient new trend. Investigating how techno-nationalism reshapes corporate innovation and strategy can not only fill the theoretical gap in existing IB research between macro-level politics and micro-level firm practices, but also provide new insights into the resilience-building and innovation pathways of Asia-Pacific firms in this new normal.

Potential topics

• Techno-nationalism and its impact on corporate innovation
• State strategy and technology policy in the Asia-Pacific region
• Corporate innovation pathways in response to techno-nationalism
• National competitiveness and strategic importance of technology
• Institutional security and social stability through technology
• Resilience-building strategies for Asia-Pacific firms
• International business research on macro-level politics and micro-level firm practices

Timeline

• August 31, 2026: Submission deadline