Abstract
China seeks to vault into the 21st century by taking its place in the global economy. This research examines challenges faced in implementing China’s strategy of encouraging technology-intensive business clusters by targeting spatially distinct zones as privileged spaces. China has proved to be a popular site for multinational firms seeking low wage, routine labor since its “Opening and Reform” movement began in 1978. As a national strategy, the intent is for these firms to generate a higher skill level of jobs with greater economic returns in selected cities.
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Walcott, S.M. (2004). Modeling Space for Regional Regeneration: High-Tech Districts in China. In: Janelle, D.G., Warf, B., Hansen, K. (eds) WorldMinds: Geographical Perspectives on 100 Problems. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-2352-1_37
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