1.Why did US film companies JV with Chinese companies - Where on the value chain did Chinese companies add value?  Why is a JV presumably better than a merger and acquisition or a strategic alliance? Think about the time element - Movies come and go pretty quickly.

3.Kia built a new factory in West Point GA - The obvious reason is they used that strategy is to make money. Kia is a sister company to Hyundai which has been in the USA since 1986. Did Kia need a JV partner? Why or why not? You can address this by discussing Kia/Hyundai and the value chain.