Suppose your new job is at Intel , the world's largest semiconductor company and the inventor of the microprocessors found in many personal computers. Intel combines advanced chip design capability with a leading-edge manufacturing capability. The firm is well known for advanced R&D and innovative products. Intel has much of its manufacturing done in China, to take advantage of low-cost labour and an educated workforce capable of producing Intel's knowledge-intensive products. Intel has been stepping up its R&D activity in China and collaborates with Chinese firms in new-technology development. Identify the risks that Intel faces in its operations in China. What strategies and proactive measures can Intel management take to safeguard its interests? What long-term strategic goals does Intel achieve by offshoring from China?