A Study of the Impact of the Legal Environment on the Logistics Market in Xishuangbanna Based on Perception Theory
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Against the background of the China–Laos Railway and the accelerated integration of Xishuangbanna into regional and international logistics corridors, the institutional and legal environment has become a critical factor influencing the development of the local logistics market. However, existing research has largely focused on infrastructure and cost factors, while relatively little is known about how logistics stakeholders’ perceptions of the legal environment shape their evaluation of logistics market development. Guided by Perception Theory, this study investigates the effects of Legal Environment Stability, Legal Environment Fairness and Legal Environment Predictability on Logistics Market Development in Xishuangbanna, with Perceived Legal Environment specified as a mediating variable.
This study adopts a quantitative research method and collects data through a structured questionnaire survey administered to logistics related staff from relevant government departments, foreign trade enterprises and logistics or transport companies in Xishuangbanna. A total of 400 questionnaires were distributed, 352 were returned and 336 valid responses were retained for analysis. Reliability and validity of the scale were examined using internal consistency and construct validity indicators, correlation analysis was used to explore the relationships among the main variables, and structural equation modelling was applied to test the direct effects and the mediating effects of Perceived Legal Environment.
The results show that all proposed hypotheses H1 to H5c are supported, indicating that Legal Environment Stability, Legal Environment Fairness and Legal Environment Predictability significantly and positively influence Perceived Legal Environment, that Perceived Legal Environment significantly and positively influences Logistics Market Development, and that Perceived Legal Environment plays a significant mediating role in the relationships between the three legal environment dimensions and Logistics Market Development in Xishuangbanna. Practically, the findings suggest that policymakers and relevant authorities in Xishuangbanna should prioritize maintaining regulatory stability, ensuring impartial law enforcement, and providing clear legal guidelines to improve predictability. Implementing these measures will enhance stakeholders' positive perceptions of the legal environment, ultimately fostering the sustainable development and attractiveness of the local logistics market.
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