Abstract:The paper studies firm's distinctions on Guanxi dependence by focusing on Guanxi type,which is classified in the paper by Guanxi with strong ties and Guanxi with weak ties.Based on the review of "the strengths of weak ties" hypothesis and "strengths of strong ties" hypothesis,we argue that Guanxi with strong ties and weak ties are all important Guanxi types for the firm,and hypothesize that structural and organizational factors are critical determinants to affect firm's dependence on different G...