Journal of China-ASEAN Studies https://so07.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/JCAS <p>The Publication of China-ASEAN Studies (JCAS) is a biannual, open-access, peer-reviewed journal devoted to China-ASEAN Studies. In this context, JCAS encourages researchers, academics, administrators, educators, and policymakers to submit original research that advances knowledge, theory, and practice in the fields of business, education, finance, and accounting, as well as those relevant to China and ASEAN. Annually, the Journal will publish two volumes between June and December.</p> Dr. Darika Lathapipat en-US Journal of China-ASEAN Studies 2730-4205 The Resilience of Thai MSMEs in the Valves and Pipes: EPC Procurement Process and Importing from China Manufactures https://so07.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/JCAS/article/view/5209 <p>Global economics has been agonized of SARS-Cov-2 and been mutating to various variant, in Thailand, it’s been opened borders since 1st of July in 2022. From world to ASEAN countries as to Thailand, have been suffered to economy recession, in terms of MSMEs, the decline in sales, layoffs, arrears and bankruptcy, bear the brunt and face severe difficulties. The study aims on MSMEs, leaning on EPC project of fluid control equipment in Thailand in fields of project sale to end-user in annual renewal plans, replying on import industrial goods from China as to its bidding strategy to prospect price advantages. It is acknowledged from qualitative research and in-depth interview by MAXQDA from representatives in valves and pipes, results show this industry has not been affected as predicted. The research analyses according to the obtained results, corresponding suggestions for entrepreneurs to avoid risk and improve efficiency.</p> Chia-Ta Lee Xiongfei Shi Copyright (c) 2024 2024-06-30 2024-06-30 4 2 1 17 Exploring the Enabling Mechanism and Implementation Path of Digital Economy on High-Quality Development in Tourism: A Case Study of Shanghai Disney Resort https://so07.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/JCAS/article/view/5210 <p>With the in-depth development of the digital era, the close integration of the digital economy and tourism is leading the tourism industry into a new stage of development. This paper examines the theoretical framework and future development trends of the integration of digital economy development and tourism, and clarifies the complementary and synergistic relationship between them. Through intelligent service innovation, refined management optimization, and personalized experience enhancement, the digital economy has played a crucial role in promoting high-quality growth in tourism. With empirical case studies, this paper delves into the practical applications and effectiveness of digital technology in tourism, revealing how digitalization has made tourism destination promotion more precise and efficient, tourism services more convenient and speedy, and tourism experiences more diverse and enriching. At the same time, digital tourism has significantly improved the operational efficiency and management level of the tourism industry, laying a solid foundation for its sustainable development. Nevertheless, the development of the digital economy also brings many challenges and risks. To this end, this paper proposes a series of targeted strategic suggestions, including improving digital infrastructure in the tourism industry, enhancing the digital skills of practitioners, and strengthening data security and privacy protection, to ensure the steady progress of the tourism industry. In the future, with the further penetration of the digital economy, it is expected to continue driving the tourism industry towards higher levels of sustainable development. Therefore, paying attention to and addressing the challenges and risks brought by the digital economy, strengthening regulation and standardization, is crucial to ensuring that the digital economy plays a positive role in promoting the development of the tourism industry.</p> Chiu-Mei Chen Jie Li Hsuan Li Copyright (c) 2024 2024-06-30 2024-06-30 4 2 18 29 Intelligent Manufacturing Leads the Green Trend: An Empirical Exploration of Manufacturing Companies Listed on China's Shanghai and Shenzhen A-Share Markets https://so07.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/JCAS/article/view/5211 <p>In the transformative era of industry driven by intelligent manufacturing, its capacity to shape corporate environmental responsibility stands as a critical concern. This study draws upon a decade of data from manufacturing firms listed on China's Shanghai and Shenzhen A-share markets, encompassing the years 2010 to 2022. Employing a two-way fixed-effects model, an empirical examination is conducted to assess the influence of intelligent manufacturing on investments in corporate environmental governance. The results reveal a significant and positive impact of intelligent manufacturing on the enhancement of corporate environmental governance investment, with the key driver being the increased investment in technological innovation by corporations. To substantiate the robustness of these findings, a series of rigorous checks were applied, encompassing two-stage least squares (2SLS) estimation, propensity score matching (PSM), the lagging of independent variables, and the system generalized method of moments (System GMM). Even amidst these exacting evaluations, the conclusions of the study have proven to be consistently robust. The implications of this research are dual-fold: it offers empirical evidence to guide corporate strategies in the domain of intelligent manufacturing and provides policymakers with a theoretical framework to advocate for industry greening and the formulation of sustainable environmental policies. This study, therefore, contributes to both the corporate strategy discourse and the policy-making arena by providing insights grounded in evidence of the pivotal role intelligent manufacturing plays in advancing environmental stewardship.</p> Linrong Wu Jianmin Sun Copyright (c) 2024 2024-06-30 2024-06-30 4 2 30 52 Research on the Influencing Factors of Rural Tourism Behavioral Intention: An Exploration Based on the Theory of Planned Behavior https://so07.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/JCAS/article/view/5212 <p>This study aims to explore the influencing factors of rural tourism behavioral intention, particularly focusing on consumers in Meizhou City, which possesses significant practical and theoretical values. Through purposive sampling combined with online and offline questionnaire surveys, a total of 202 valid responses were collected. Utilizing the Theory of Planned Behavior as a framework, the study thoroughly analyzed the impacts of variables such as rural tourism attitude, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, and social support on behavioral intention. In the research process, statistical software such as SPSS was employed to conduct empirical analysis on the collected data, ensuring the scientific rigor and accuracy of the study. The findings revealed that rural tourism attitude, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, and resource conditions within social support have significant positive effects on rural tourism behavioral intention. Additionally, political systems and resource conditions, as aspects of social support, positively influence behavioral perception factors. Based on these results, the study suggests that managers and operators of rural tourism should actively guide the public to adopt a positive attitude towards rural tourism. At the same time, a comprehensive social support system should be established to promote the sustainable development of rural tourism and the realization of rural revitalization.</p> Kun-Shan Zhang Chiu-Mei Chen Copyright (c) 2024 2024-06-30 2024-06-30 4 2 53 72 A Multidimensional Empirical Analysis of University Undergraduates' Satisfaction: A Case Study of BeiSe University in China https://so07.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/JCAS/article/view/5213 <p>Against the backdrop of the undergraduate teaching and educational assessment at BeiSe university in China, a satisfaction survey questionnaire developed by the Ministry of Education of China was employed to conduct a university undergraduate satisfaction survey at BeiSe university. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS software. In order to understand students' needs for school teaching resources, teacher instruction, communication and collaboration, and skills enhancement, and to improve teaching quality. The results show that: 1. There are significant differences in overall satisfaction and gender in five dimensions. females' evaluation of each variable is higher than that of males. 2. Different grades have significant differences in five dimensions of university education and teaching, and the evaluation of higher students is higher than those of lower grades. 3. students with different scores have significant differences in five dimensions of university education and teaching, and the evaluation of the higher score students is lower than those with poor academic performance. 4. Different dimensions of satisfaction evaluation are related to the overall satisfaction of the university, and there is a positive linear relationship.</p> Lihong Chen Dongyun Chen Li Cheng Copyright (c) 2024 2024-06-30 2024-06-30 4 2 73 83 Deciphering the Dynamics: A Self-Report Correlational Investigation into Workplace Stress, Procrastination, and Job Satisfaction amongst Employees at Academic Institution https://so07.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/JCAS/article/view/5214 <p>The study leverages a robust empirical framework, analyzing data from a meticulously curated cohort of 217 Chinese nationality teachers employed at a private university specializing in science and technology. The research sample, characterized by a balanced gender distribution and diverse educational attainment, provides a comprehensive foundation for examining the multifaceted impacts of stress on occupational outcomes. Employing validated instruments such as the Job Stress Scale, Procrastination at Work Scale (PAWS), and the Overall Job Satisfaction measure, this study elucidates the nuanced gender-specific and educational level-based patterns in stress, procrastination, and job satisfaction. The findings reveal significant gender disparities, with males reporting lower job stress but higher procrastination and lower job satisfaction compared to their female counterparts, who exhibit elevated stress yet maintain higher job satisfaction and lower procrastination. Furthermore, the study delineates the correlation between educational attainment and the observed variables, highlighting that higher educational levels correlate with increased job stress but improved procrastination management and sustained high job satisfaction. Through rigorous statistical analyses, including Pearson correlation and regression models, the research substantiates the inverse relationship between workplace stress and both procrastination behavior and job satisfaction, reinforcing the imperative for tailored organizational interventions. This investigation not only contributes to the existing body of knowledge but also underscores the critical need for gender-sensitive and educational level-specific strategies to mitigate workplace stress and enhance job satisfaction, thereby fostering a healthier and more productive academic workforce.</p> Li-Wei Wei Copyright (c) 2024 2024-06-30 2024-06-30 4 2 84 105 China’s Presumptive Reciprocity on Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments https://so07.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/JCAS/article/view/5215 <p>China adopts presumptive reciprocity as a new principle for its recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments. It presumes that China is in reciprocal relationship with foreign state unless being proved, especially by refusal precedent, such foreign state denying that. This principle takes important role in the process of China’s shift from de facto reciprocity to de jure reciprocity. It’s of great value to the judicial efficiency of Chinese courts and overseas protection of China’s creditor. However the specific rule of presumptive reciprocity is still vague and unstipulated in law. This article seeks to suggest rules for the application of this principle, by analysing the relevant theory, China’s judicial practice and issues comprehensively. This article finds the following applicable rules. A prima facie ascertainment shall be applied before use of presumpitve reciprocity in order to exclude those foreign states which are impossible to meet de jure reciprocity. Ascertainment on refusal precedent should be on the basis of that precedent constitutes denial of reciprocal relationship, inequality of reciprocity or review of merits, instead of the mere result of that precedent.</p> Gaoyang Song Copyright (c) 2024 2024-06-30 2024-06-30 4 2 106 118