Yue-man Yeung

China's Special Economic Zones at 30

Three Hong Kong-based geographers assess retrospectively the performance of special economic zones (SEZs) in China on the eve of the 30th anniversary of their founding. After exploring the general rationale and historical context for the launching of the SEZ concept, they devote considerable attention to the divergent development paths and outcomes of the five SEZs established in China during the 1980s. Of particular importance has been the differing specific roles assigned to the SEZs based on their internal characteristics as well as location relative to (and interactions with) areas of intense commercial activity (Hong Kong and Macao) subsequently coming under Chinese sovereignty. The paper concludes by viewing the past performance of the SEZs within the context of the gathering momentum of globalization that afforded entry for their export-oriented manufacturing activities into world markets, and explores some implications of the current worldwide financial crisis for their future. Journal of Economic Literature, Classification Numbers: O180, O200, P200, R120. 1 figure, 3 tables, 56 references.

Guangdong : survey of a province undergoing rapid change

This volume addresses the processes, outcomes and meanings of the rapidity of physical and socioeconomic transformation in Guangdong across a wide spectrum of subjects. Undertaken almost exclusively by academics in Hong Kong, this book-length study of Guangdong is a major contribution in our quest for a better understanding of Chinas modemization and development programmes through its multifaceted experimentation in the southerly province.

China's spatial economic development : restless landscapes in the lower Yangzi Delta

Chapter 1. Introduction 1.1 Rationale, Scope and Objectives 1.2 Redefining a New Critical Regional Geography 1.2.1 Chinese Landscapes of Transformation and the Representation of Place 1.2.2 Regional Geography: As Method and as Theory 1.3 The Lower Yangzi Delta Region and Kunshan 1.4 Issues and Methodology 1.5 Organization of the Book Chapter 2. Regional Development and Industrialization: Towards Mega-Urbanization 2.1 Development Theory in Crisis: Beyond the Impasse 2.2 Confronting the Post-Modern Void: Taking Diversity Seriously 2.3 Linkages and the Transactional Revolution 2.4 A New Geography of Production: Making Space for Place 2.5 Cities, Towns, and Rural Transformation: The Chinese Development Debate 2.6 Rural and Urban in Chinas Regional Development: Seeking a Middle Ground 2.7 Mega-Urbanization in the Lower Yangzi Delta: Enterprise Location and the Reconstruction of Local Space Chapter 3. The Lower Yangzi Delta: Historical Geography and Contemporary Patterns of Change 3.1 The Lower Yangzi Delta From the Late Imperial Period 3.1.1 Natural Environment and Spatial Economic Structure 3.1.2 Rural-Urban Relations and the Urban Penumbra 3.2 Pre-Reform Political Economy 3.3 Reforms and Transformations in the Rural Economy 3.3.1 Changes in Agriculture 3.3.2 Township and Village Enterprises: New Shapes, Old Patterns 3.4 Spatial Economic Patterns in the Lower Yangzi Delta 3.5 At the Edge of Shanghai: Kunshan to the Fore Chapter 4. Structure of Local Government and Relationship to Enterprises 4.1 Bifurcation of the Functions of Local Government 4.1.1 Community Administration 4.1.2 Ownership and Management of Enterprises 4.2 Spatial Proliferation on Non-Agricultural Activities 4.3 Formalizing Local Institutional Structures in a Partially Reformed Command Economy 4.3.1 Capitalism With Chinese Characteristics 4.3.2 Individual Interactions and Interrelationships 4.3.3 Horizontal and Vertical Linkages 4.3.4 Economic Cooperation Commission 4.4 Socialist New Rural Area With Chinese Characteristics Chapter 5. Grounding Regional Restructuring: The Local Character of Spatial Change 5.1 Transportation 5.2 Dianshanhu Town 5.3 Tongxin Village 5.4 Specialized Development Zones Chapter 6. Linkages and the Location of Non-Agricultural Production 6.1 Investment in Local Development 6.1.1 Capital Formation 6.1.2 Reproduction of Capital 6.2 Ownership, Land and Labour 6.3 Enterprise Procurement, Marketing and Management 6.4 Transactional Environment Chapter 7. Mega-Urbanization in the Lower Yangzi Delta: Theoretical and Policy Challenges and Responses 7.1 Negotiating and Managing the Regional Transformation: Institutional Parameters and Rural Agglomeration 7.2 Theoretical Implications: Urbad Transition or Regional Resilience? 7.3 Planning and Management Agenda: Chinese Solutions for Chinese Proble

Shanghai : transformation and modernization under China's open policy

As Chinas largest city best known for its pre-eminent achievements in the early part of the twentieth century, Shanghai grew modestly in comparison with southern China after the adoption of Chinas open policy in 1978. With the 1990 announcement of Pudong as an area for special development, Shanghai has raced ahead, seemingly on its way to an economic and cultural resurgence that is likely to accelerate development and modernization in the Yangzi Delta and China at large. This volume focuses on the physical and socioeconomic transformation of Shanghai across a wide range of topics. Drawing on the experience and expertise of researchers primarily in Hong Kong, this study is a major contribution to the subject of economic development and social change in China. It seeks to understand, analyze and interpret how Shanghai has transformed itself in recent years.

Culture and the city in East Asia

The significance of the relationship between culture and urban transformation in Asian cities is increasingly recognized. Culture and the City in East Asia is one of the first studies that illustrates and explains these complex processes as they occur in a wide variety of contexts. The book explores the role of culture comparatively across cities in the region before presenting major case studies of Hong kong, Singapore, Hanoi, Beijing, Tokyo, and Seoul. Whilst sharing the common characteristics of compressed development and rapid urbanization, each society in East Asia has taken its own specific route. Although Western research methodology has been employed, chapters on specific cities contain the stories and interpretations of urban transformations by local scholars. Departing from the conventional functional or simple descriptive approach the book places primary emphasis on the cultural dimmensions of urban transformation showing how, for example, though the two city-states of Hong kong and Singapore were colonial creations, they have not followed the same developmental path. Investigating a part of the world with a long urban history, the book reveals both cultural change and continuity shows how an understanding of the influence of culture can help shape the future of Asia and its cities.

Hong Kong and Macao under Chinese Sovereignty

A team of Hong Kong-based geographers led by a noted specialist provides a comparative overview of Hong Kong and Macao under Chinese sovereignty (respectively, since 1997 and 1999). The authors outline the historical development of both cities, identifying their common legacies as colonial enclaves as well as shared economic experience as autonomous Special Administrative Regions (SARs) under the one country, two systems formula devised in Beijing. The paper includes up-to-date statistical information (some through March 2008) on per capita GDP, visitors from Mainland China and from abroad (for both cities), direct investment, employment in financial services, trade and logistics, and tourism (for Hong Kong) as well as revenues from gambling casinos in Macao that are reportedly surpassing those of Las Vegas. Journal of Economic Literature, O16, O18, O20, R11. Classification Numbers: 11 figures, 4 tables, 46 references.

Rethinking Asian cities and urbanization: four transformations in four decades

Asian cities and the processes that have driven their rapid changes are examined under four heads in this paper. Rapid economic transformation has provided the basis on which Asian cities have witnessed breathtaking physical change and fundamental social reorientation in the midst of an information age. Reflections on the role of Asian cities and urbanization are provided in the post-crisis global financial and political realignments.1

Fujian : a coastal province in transition and transformation

As one of Chinas strategic coastal provinces, Fujian has traditionally played a vital role in the economic development and diplomacy of the country. Overseas Chinese, the Taiwan factor and the designation of Fujian as the first open area, along with Guangdong, have vastly accelerated development and modernization since 1978.This book has adopted the twin sub-themes of transition and transformation in describing, documenting and analyzing the breath-taking changes in the province over the past two decades. It is a major contribution to the subject of economic change and social transformation in China.

China's Coastal Cities: Catalysts for Modernization.

The coastal region of China has undergone remarkable physical and social transformation upon the implementation of the open policy of the government in 1978. This book ( Chinas Coastal Cities ) is the culmination of a lengthy collaborative research project among scholars in China Hong Kong Canada and other countries and attempts to assess the impact of coastal zone development policies in Chinas modernization. The chapters present a historical background of the city by emphasizing the economic and urban development through development of infrastructures administrative support and other conveniences to attract domestic and foreign investors. In addition an overall conceptual framework for the study and clarification of trends policies and issues was also presented. Among the topics mentioned in the following chapters include port facilities industrial and urban development in North China; data and insights of modern Tianjin Yantai Quingdao Lianyungang Shanghai Ningbo Wenzhou Fuzhou Xiamen Guangzhou Shenzhen Taizhong and the Special Economic Zone. The final chapter examines the link between various cities.

MACAO IN A GLOBALISING WORLD: THE CHALLENGES AHEAD

Abstract Macao, a quaint and tiny city with a history of more than 400 years, has been experiencing unprecedented economic growth and urban development, an outcome which has been facilitated by the opening up of its once monopolised gaming industry and preferential policies from the central government since its return to China in 1999. During the process of internationalisation, however, many challenges and problems have surfaced as barriers to social cohesion never occurred before. In order to sustain and further Macaos growth, the fledgling Macao SAR government needs to draw up new development strategies and policies with a long-term vision. With the dedication and whole-hearted cooperation between the government and its people, a refreshingly new and sustainable Macao can be anticipated.