Dr Chao Zhang

Assistant Professor

School: Newcastle Business School

Chao Zhang is an Assistant Professor in International Business at Newcastle Business School in Northumbria University. With a rich educational background, his career exemplifies a deep commitment to education and research.
Originally from Xi'an (China), he began his academic journey with a Bachelor of Science in Management from Guangxi University in China, providing a solid foundation in business principles. He then pursued a Master of Research in Management Organization and Business Economics at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain, sharpening his analytical and critical thinking skills. Continuing his academic pursuit, Chao earned a Ph.D. in Business Economics Management from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, specializing in the internationalization of companies. His doctoral research significantly contributed to the field, offering insights into the strategies and challenges of global expansion.
As a passionate researcher, Chao has been active in publishing highly influential journals, engaging with the international business community, participating in conferences, and collaborating with peers.
Chao's journey from a Bachelor's degree in China to a Lecturer in the UK showcases his unwavering dedication to international business excellence and shaping future global business leaders.

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Research Themes and Scholarly Interests

Internationalization

International Entrepreneurship

Institutions

Digitalization

Key Publications

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Family management, external R&D collaboration, and the speed and scope of internationalization, Capelleras, J., Martin-Sanchez, V., Zhang, C. 1 Feb 2026, In: International Business Review
State ownership, media sentiment, and the completion of cross-border acquisitions, Gao, Y., Zhang, C. 9 Oct 2026, In: Journal of Business Research
The curvilinear relationship between digitalization and export propensity: The role of home country corruption in emerging economies, Capelleras, J., Martin-Sanchez, V., Zhang, C. 1 May 2025, In: Technological Forecasting and Social Change
Does social desirability of entrepreneurship matter for early-stage entrepreneurs’ internationalization? The moderating role of economic freedom, Capelleras, J., Martin-Sanchez, V., Zhang, C. 1 Jan 2025, In: BRQ Business Research Quarterly
Unearthing the multidimensional roles of place attachment in sustainable entrepreneurship: a longitudinal study of an ethnic minority entrepreneur in the UK, Al Mamun, A., Dey, S., Zhang, C., Tiwasing, P., Omoloso, O. 23 Apr 2025, In: International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour & Research

Current and Recent Projects

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Strategic adaptation of emerging market firms to geopolitical forces: Evidence from Vietnam, Zhang, C. (Principal Investigator), British Academy, 01/05/26 - 31/12/27, £9,819.00

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