Mobile Asia

Preface

1 Introduction
Mobile Asia: Weaving Connection and Interaction in Asia and Beyond
Research Questions and Findings
Methodological Note
Organization of the Book

Section I: Capitalisms, Global Value Chains, and Integration and Divergence in East Asia:
Conceptual Framework

2 Capitalism in Globalizing Asia
Asia on the Rise
Dynamics of Capitalism in Asia

3 Global Value Chains, Divergence, and Regionalization
Introduction
Transformations of the Global Economy from a GVC Lens
Integration, Convergence and Divergence in GVCs: East Asia Context
Regionalization and Regional Value Chains: Linking the Global and the Local

Section II: Mobile Transformation: Global and Regional Landscape

4 Mobile Telecom Global Value Chains: Key Actors, Trends and Dynamics
Introduction
Mapping the Mobile Telecom GVC
Key Actors in the Mobile Telecom GVC
Key Trends and Dynamics in the Mobile Telecom GVC
Integration to and Economic Upgrading in the Mobile Phone GVC
Conclusion

5 East Asia in Mobile Phone Trade Networks: Inter- and Intra-regional Linkages
Introduction
Data and Methods
International Trade of Mobile Phones and Parts
Inter- and Intra-regional Trade Networks in the Mobile Phone GVC
Conclusion

Section III: Convergence and Divergence in Mobile Asia

6 Divergent Paths of GVC Integration and Upgrading in the East Asian Mobile Telecom Industry
Introduction
Data and Methods
The Globalization of Mobile Phone Manufacturing and East Asia
Divergent Paths of Mobile Phone Manufacturing in East Asia
Conclusion

7 Evolving Firm Strategies and Regional Value Chains: Samsung, Apple, and Shanzhai
Introduction
Integrated Value Chains, Co-location and Regionalization: The Case of Samsung
Role of Extra-regional Actors in Regional Value Chains
Market Disruption, New Entrants and Regional Value Chains
Conclusion 4

8 Epilogue: Mobile Asia and the Future of Capitalism
Key Findings: Summary and Discussion
Looking Forward

Appendix Democratic Challenges in Mobile Asia: Korean Case

References
Index