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This study employs the framework of case study to analyze marketing channel strategies of Taiwan-based motor corporations in Mainland China. The two cases being analyzed in this study are SouEast Motor Co. Ltd. and Wuhan Grand Motor Co. Ltd.. The major conclusions of the thesis are summarized as follows: 1.It is recommended that Taiwan-based motor corporations should take selective distribution and multiple channels strategy in the short term; then take exclusive distribution and unique channel strategy in the longer term. 2.Taiwan-based motor corporations should make ultimate use of state-owned distribution channels in the short term, then leave it gradually by increasing private-owned agencies in the middle term, and finally, build their own channel system in the long term. 3. With regard to pricing strategy, it is recommend that Taiwan-based firms can seriously consider to adopt the cost-plus pricing strategy during the introduction stage; and the strategy of low price to increase its market share in growth stage. 4.Taiwan-based motor corporations should coordinate with the main motor enterprises of mainland china.
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