Hosted by the Program on Chinese Cities （PCC）
08/24/2023 3:00 PM-4:00 PM
Presenter: Qixuan Wang
PhD Candidate, Tongji University
Visiting student, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Supervisor: Prof Yan Song
Abstract: This presentation offers a brief introduction to the transformation process of China’s Development Zone System. It will mainly introduce the the concept, classification, and development process of China’s development zones. Furthermore, it will endeavor to employ qualitative and quantitative analysis methods to explore the evolutionary traits of the development zone system under governmental stewardship, as well as the effectiveness of the development zone in promoting local innovation and development. Lastly, drawing Insights from the case of Zhangjiang-HIDZ in Shanghai, the speech will summarize several trends of China’s development zones.