Over the past decade, a consensus has crystallized recognizing the significance of family firm internationalization in international business (IB) research. This recognition comes with substantial opportunities, yet it also presents challenges, such as the pressing need for a more cohesive integration of the family business and IB domains. In this article, we (re)emphasize the relevance of family firm internationalization for IB research considering three IB grand challenges and two important aspects of internationalization where family firms can particularly contribute. We also propose several theoretical and methodological avenues for future studies to help further increase the understanding of family firm internationalization and of IB theories. Finally, we provide an overview of the core insights from the articles included in the related special issue and develop integrative conclusions about the research.

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家族企业和国际业务：打破孤岛，建立严格的前进道路

在过去的十年中，人们已经形成共识，认识到家族企业国际化在国际商业（IB）研究中的重要性。这种认可带来了巨大的机遇，但也带来了挑战，例如迫切需要家族企业和 IB 领域进行更有凝聚力的整合。在本文中，我们（重新）强调家族企业国际化与IB研究的相关性，考虑到IB的三个重大挑战以及家族企业可以特别做出贡献的国际化的两个重要方面。我们还为未来的研究提出了一些理论和方法论途径，以帮助进一步加深对家族企业国际化和IB理论的理解。最后，我们概述了相关特刊中包含的文章的核心见解，并得出了有关该研究的综合结论。