Using a sample of 50 largest Chinese banks during the period of 2003–2010, we explore a
comprehensive set of board characteristics (size, composition and functioning of the board) …

Corporate Governance and Accountability presents students with a complete and current
survey of the latest developments involving how a company is directed and controlled …

This paper studies the relationship between some characteristics of the corporate board and
the firm's capital structure in Chinese listed firms. The findings provide some preliminary …

This article contributes to the international corporate governance literature by examining
factors that affect CEO compensation in China. The article develops models of CEO pay …

Purpose–This paper aims to offer a critique of corporate governance in China.
Design/methodology/approach–The critique is based upon a literature review and …

abstract Recent research has argued that political and regulatory environments have a
significant impact on corporate governance systems. In particular, countries with poor …

Background. The state sector continues to play a significant role in the development of the
global economy. Proper corporate governance is crucial to ensure the positive contribution …

Using a sample of 276 China-listed companies from 1999 to 2002, this study finds that the
relationship between state-owned shareholding and corporate performance is not U …

Abstract Manuscript Type Empirical Research Question/Issue Direct transfer (T ype I
tunneling) means that the controlling shareholders transfer resources from the firm for their …

The Chinese government has tried to improve corporate governance and the quality of
external audits. To assess the effect of these regulatory changes, we quantify the impact of …