Table 2 Information on data.
Data sources | Coding | Data classification | Data size |
|---|---|---|---|
Primary data | FIR1 | Semi-structured interview results | 18.3 h of audio/approx. 226,000 words |
FIR2 | Informal interview results | Approx. 137,000 words | |
FIR3 | Formalized interview results | Approx. 65,000 words | |
FIR4 | Expert program and Consultation results | Approx. 72,000 words | |
Secondary data | SEC1 | Formal and Informal Statements by AVIC Board Leaders and President in Public | Video 2.5 h/approx. 18,000 words |
SEC2 | AVIC internal executive emails and statements | Audio 3.8 h/approx. 29,000 words | |
SEC3 | AVIC’s authoritative official reports (1978-2022) | Approx. 51,000 words | |
SEC4 | AVIC and predecessor annual reports (1993–2022) | 17 reports | |
SEC5 | AVIC’s official integrated media platforms (WeChat, Weibo, etc.) | Approx. 28,000 words | |
SEC6 | Paper records of AVIC’s internal press, networking meetings, and other materials | Approx. 46,000 words |
