Due to the increasingly obvious trend of reverse globalization,the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic and tangible or intangible barriers formed between countries,the transaction and management costs of international companies have increased.At the same time,their international operation and supply chain management have been further complicated by the intensified superpower games,more frequent geopolitical conflicts and greater fluctuations in bulk commodity prices.The situation requires international companies to be more flexible,pragmatic,cost-saving,and localized.It has also become very important for international companies to sustain their confidence and resilience,and maintain efficient communication and cross-cultural management in host countries.