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City Development and Internationalization in China

Quanzhou, Yiwu, and Nanning

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Authors:
  1. Qianyi Wang

    1. Yantai, China

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  2. Kee Cheok Cheong

    1. Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

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  3. Ran Li

    1. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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  • Provides an insight to small cities' development in China through in-depth case studies
  • Demonstrates the seldom discussed link between urban development and internationalization in China
  • Elaborates on China's rich tapestry of city types and development models and showcases China’s secondary cities which to-date, have received little attention

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Table of contents (8 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxi
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  2. Introduction

    • Qianyi Wang, Kee Cheok Cheong, Ran Li
    Pages 1-16

  3. Extant Studies: The Dominance of Large Cities

    • Qianyi Wang, Kee Cheok Cheong, Ran Li
    Pages 17-52

  4. The Case Study Approach to City Analysis

    • Qianyi Wang, Kee Cheok Cheong, Ran Li
    Pages 53-62

  5. Quanzhou: Reclaiming a Glorious Past

    • Qianyi Wang, Kee Cheok Cheong, Ran Li
    Pages 63-97

  6. From Obscurity to Global Prominence: Yiwu’s Emergence as an International Trade Hub

    • Qianyi Wang, Kee Cheok Cheong, Ran Li
    Pages 99-127

  7. Nanning: Perils and Promise of a Frontier City

    • Qianyi Wang, Kee Cheok Cheong, Ran Li
    Pages 129-150

  8. Comparing Growth and Internationalization Trajectories

    • Qianyi Wang, Kee Cheok Cheong, Ran Li
    Pages 151-166

  9. Conclusion

    • Qianyi Wang, Kee Cheok Cheong, Ran Li
    Pages 167-177

  10. Back Matter

    Pages 179-187
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About this book

This book explores how history shapes city development, assesses the role of government at national and sub-national levels through case studies of three secondary cities, Quanzhou, Yiwu and Nannin, and provides a link between city development and internationalization. In doing so, the book highlights alternative paths to development and internationalization that have received little attention in mainstream discussions.
The case studies in the book provide insights into the development and internationalization of cities, linking them to historical, social, institutional and economic factors—narratives that bridge the two themes of city development and internationalization. Strong analyses are accompanied by photographs and charts that allow the reader to learn about Chinese cities beyond the major urban areas in China, garner better understanding of the role of the Chinese state, and appreciate the relevance of “city-specific assets” forcity planning.




Reviews

“Using in-depth research on particular cities, this book breaks ground by demonstrating that China has developed rapidly through a myriad of influences by stakeholders.” (Rajah Rasiah, Distinguished Professor of Economics, University of Malaya,
Malaysia)
 
“Grounded on empirical case studies, this book is a must-read that narrates the role of culture, historical legacy, and interventionist government in developing the different regions in China.” (Li Yurui, Professor of Institute of Geographic Science and Natura Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China)


Authors and Affiliations

  • Yantai, China

    Qianyi Wang

  • Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

    Kee Cheok Cheong

  • Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

    Ran Li

About the authors

Qianyi Wang is a lecturer at the Economic School of Shandong Technology and Business University, China. Her research focuses on urban-rural coordinated development and urban studies from local stakeholders’ perspectives.


Kee Cheok Cheong is currently Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of China Studies, University of Malaya, Malaysia. His research interests include economic development, transition economies, particularly China and Vietnam, and international economic relations.


Ran Li is a Senior Lecturer at the Institute of China Studies, University of Malaya, Malaysia. Her specialization is in the transformation of China’s state enterprises, state enterprise system and China’s political-economic system.



Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: City Development and Internationalization in China

  • Book Subtitle: Quanzhou, Yiwu, and Nanning

  • Authors: Qianyi Wang, Kee Cheok Cheong, Ran Li

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-0544-7

  • Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Singapore

  • eBook Packages: Economics and Finance, Economics and Finance (R0)

  • Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2019

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-981-15-0543-0Published: 02 December 2019

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-981-15-0546-1Published: 02 December 2020

  • eBook ISBN: 978-981-15-0544-7Published: 20 November 2019

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XXI, 187

  • Number of Illustrations: 19 b/w illustrations

  • Topics: Urban Economics, History of China, Asian Politics, Asian Economics

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