17416. CHINESE TOWN AND VILLAGE ENTERPRISES. This paper presents a critique and analysis of Qi’s article, “Explaining Strategy Process in Chinese Township and Village Enterprises (TVEs)which explains TVE strategy process and outcomes in terms of guanxi networks. The paper also considers the implications of Qi’s findings for Chinese economy and society, and the implications for non-Chinese firms (Western or otherwise) considering ventures with or investments in Chinese TVEs. KEYWORDS: economic development China town village enterprise guanxi. Written 2004. 10 pages, 18 footnotes, 13 bibliographic sources. 2,380 words.