China's Special Ownership Structure and Corporate Governance Research
Abstract
This research discusses the impact of China's unique ownership structure and corporate governance on ownership concentration. China has a unique ownership structure with a large number of state-owned enterprises and concentrated ownership in the hands of a few controlling shareholders. This ownership structure has significant implications for earnings management and managerial opportunism. This paper aims to investigate the effects of corporate governance on ownership concentration in China, as well as the factors that influence ownership concentration. Numerous studies have shown that good corporate governance can mitigate the negative effects of ownership concentration on corporate performance by enhancing the effectiveness of internal checks and balances. The factors that influence ownership concentration include the level of state ownership, the presence of large controlling shareholders, and the lack of protection for minority shareholders. This paper concludes by discussing the implications of these research findings for policymakers and managers in China, emphasizing the need to strengthen corporate governance and promote equity diversification.
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