Cui, LinJiang, Fuming2015-12-071090-9516http://hdl.handle.net/1885/20437This study investigates the determinants of foreign direct investment (FDI) entry mode choice between a wholly owned subsidiary and a joint venture by Chinese firms that invest overseas. We argue that the FDI entry mode choice of a Chinese firm is primarily influenced by the variables related to the firm's strategic fit in host industry and its strategic intent of conducting FDI. Using survey data of a sample of 138 Chinese firms, the results suggest that a Chinese firm prefers wholly owned subsidiary entry mode when it adopts a global strategy, faces severe host industry competition, and emphasizes assets seeking purposes in its FDI. A joint venture is preferred when the firm is investing in a high growth host market.Keywords: Chinese firms; Entry mode; Foreign direct investment; Joint venture; Strategic behavior perspective; Wholly owned subsidiary200910.1016/j.jwb.2008.11.0042016-02-24