Set against broader theoretical debates regarding the role of the developmental state in driving social and economic developments in Asia, particularly in higher education and research, the present article critically examines the synergies between government, enterprise and universities in China, in promoting innovation-centric entrepreneurship.…

Examined how market forces have affected educational development in Hong Kong and Mainland China, focusing on user charges and the introduction of competition and cost recovery in education. A review of recent research shows that both areas have experienced a reduction in government provision of higher education although the underlying causes have…