Regional Economic Development in ChinaSwee-Hock Saw, John Wong This book incorporates a selection of fourteen revised papers presented to the International Conference on "China's Regional Economic Development: Cooperation, Challenges and Opportunities for Singapore," organized jointly by the Saw Centre for Financial Studies, NUS Business School, and the East Asian Institute, National University of Singapore, in May 2008. The fourteen chapters discuss in considerable detail the recent shift adopted by the Chinese Government towards the regional development of the country in order to achieve a more balanced economy for the whole country. The economic challenges and opportunities in the various parts of the region are examined in the context of this new policy. The book, with contributors from experts in the topics covered, will be invaluable to businessmen, analysts, academics, students, and policy-makers. |
Contents
An Overview by Saw SweeHock and John Wong | 1 |
2 New Trends in Chinas Regional Economic Development by Liu Feng | 9 |
Agglomeration and Relocation by Wei Houkai | 28 |
Case Study on Shenzhen and Dongguan by Guo Wanda and Feng Yueqiu | 53 |
5 Development of Pearl River Delta as a Megacity Region by Li Yongning | 79 |
IndonesiaMalaysiaSingapore Growth Triangle and Pearl River Delta Region by Toh Mun Heng and Shandre Thangavelu | 96 |
A Revolving Relationship by Jun Zhang and Yong Fu | 123 |
8 Recent Developments in Yangtze River Delta and Singapores Investment by Chen Wen and Sun Wei | 155 |
Problems and Policy Options by Zhou Liqun and Shu Ping | 179 |
10 Qingdaos New Development Strategies by Han Limin Lin Chao and Chen Ziqiang | 211 |
Features of a Model of Sustainable Living by Yang Mu and Lye Liang Fook | 235 |
A Comparison Across Three Regions by Zhao Changwen and Du Jiang | 260 |
13 Chongqings Development Strategy and Its Role inChinas Development by Wang Chongju and Zhu Lifen | 277 |
Issues and Challenges by Lu Ding | 295 |
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