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Rapid urbanization in China in recent decades and the challenges of
social and regional integration and governance have been issues of
major concern. This book explores the course of urbanization and
development in China over recent decades. It considers a range of
issues including urbanization, changing urban and regional systems,
regional integration and governance. The book pays particular
attention to the economic relations between Hong Kong and mainland
China and how regional development, integration and governance
unfold in the Hong Kong-Pearl River Delta region.
Rapid urbanization in China in recent decades and the challenges of
social and regional integration and governance have been issues of
major concern. This book explores the course of urbanization and
development in China over recent decades. It considers a range of
issues including urbanization, changing urban and regional systems,
regional integration and governance. The book pays particular
attention to the economic relations between Hong Kong and mainland
China and how regional development, integration and governance
unfold in the Hong Kong-Pearl River Delta region.
This report presents the outcomes of a survey project of the
National Academy of Economic Strategy of the Chinese Academy of
Social Sciences and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme.
The project evaluated and ranked the competitiveness of 1,007
global cities, with a combined population of over 500,000, based on
a number of selected indicators. The report provides an overview of
the global urbanization pattern and areas of improvements in the
selected cities. The outcomes of the project confirm that the
formation and changes of global value chains have caused profound
changes in economic structures in some countries and affected the
development of cities in these countries, thereby reshaping the
city planet. In addition to comparative analysis of competitiveness
of cities, this report also sheds light on the global pattern and
trends of economic and human development. It reveals four new
findings regarding the development of cities around the world:
First, over the past four decades, human societies are
transitioning quickly from agricultural societies which are
characterized by scattered settlements to industrial societies
which are characterized by city clusters, interconnectivity, and
resource sharing. The planet where we are living has become a city
planet. Second, globalization and the advancements of smart and
networking technologies have accelerated urbanization across the
world in the past four decades. Third, cities are becoming
increasingly metropolitan, interconnected, and smart. Fourth,
sustainability scores of the selected global cities show
olive-shaped distribution on the world map and sustainability
performance of Asia cities has improved continuously.
This report presents the outcomes of a survey project of the
National Academy of Economic Strategy of the Chinese Academy of
Social Sciences and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme.
The project evaluated and ranked the competitiveness of 1,007
global cities, with a combined population of over 500,000, based on
a number of selected indicators. The report provides an overview of
the global urbanization pattern and areas of improvements in the
selected cities. The outcomes of the project confirm that the
formation and changes of global value chains have caused profound
changes in economic structures in some countries and affected the
development of cities in these countries, thereby reshaping the
city planet. In addition to comparative analysis of competitiveness
of cities, this report also sheds light on the global pattern and
trends of economic and human development. It reveals four new
findings regarding the development of cities around the world:
First, over the past four decades, human societies are
transitioning quickly from agricultural societies which are
characterized by scattered settlements to industrial societies
which are characterized by city clusters, interconnectivity, and
resource sharing. The planet where we are living has become a city
planet. Second, globalization and the advancements of smart and
networking technologies have accelerated urbanization across the
world in the past four decades. Third, cities are becoming
increasingly metropolitan, interconnected, and smart. Fourth,
sustainability scores of the selected global cities show
olive-shaped distribution on the world map and sustainability
performance of Asia cities has improved continuously.
This book analyzes the recent growth of Guangzhou, Shenzhen,
Fuzhou, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Nanjing, and Hong Kong, seven major
Chinese coastal cities. The authors detail theoretical mechanisms,
spatial and non-spatial models of development, all while exploring
possible directions to sustainability. They also look at how these
cities have developed over the last 30 years, from the late 1970s
to the 21st century. Each has its own unique background, regional
and national positions, advantages, and functions. Using
diversified approaches and measurements for each city, the authors
argue that structural changes are necessary to achieve much needed
sustainable development. The book covers developmental issues such
as the regaining of central city and global city statuses, the role
of governments in steering development, and achieving goals through
mega projects, urban competitiveness, positioning, and branding.
Including varied assessment and intense suggestions for structural
changes, this book addresses core concerns for the sustainable
growth of these metropolises. A valuable book for students,
researchers and policy makers.
This book analyzes the recent growth of Guangzhou, Shenzhen,
Fuzhou, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Nanjing, and Hong Kong, seven major
Chinese coastal cities. The authors detail theoretical mechanisms,
spatial and non-spatial models of development, all while exploring
possible directions to sustainability. They also look at how these
cities have developed over the last 30 years, from the late 1970s
to the 21st century. Each has its own unique background, regional
and national positions, advantages, and functions. Using
diversified approaches and measurements for each city, the authors
argue that structural changes are necessary to achieve much needed
sustainable development. The book covers developmental issues such
as the regaining of central city and global city statuses, the role
of governments in steering development, and achieving goals through
mega projects, urban competitiveness, positioning, and branding.
Including varied assessment and intense suggestions for structural
changes, this book addresses core concerns for the sustainable
growth of these metropolises. A valuable book for students,
researchers and policy makers.
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