ABSTRACT
This chapter introduces the subjects and fields of my research – the start-up wolves of Shenzhen. It outlines recent developments in Chinese entrepreneurship, with a particular focus on the economic success story of Shenzhen. The chapter also describes the methodology employed in this study, which includes data collection through participant observation and semi-structured interviews. Additionally, it discusses the significant impact of the Covid-19 crisis on various aspects of the research, including my role as a researcher, the data collection process, and interactions with participants and the research setting. The chapter concludes by addressing the ethical considerations.
