The Yangtze River Delta

This book systematically investigates the strategic significance and dynamic mechanisms present in the development of the Yangtze River Delta cluster, one of the major drivers of economic growth in China. The Yangtze River Delta is the most densely populated region in China, with the highest level of economic development. Against the background of China’s national strategy that aims to bolster and augment integrated development on the regional level, this study reviews the development process of the region and possible hindrances to further growth. From a wide array of dimensions, it assesses the key influencing factors, including institutional construction, governance mechanisms, spatial layout, government and corporate competition, the market environment, industrial linkages and synergies, collaborative innovation, public service, and social networks. Based on theoretical analysis and empirical studies, the book advances policy suggestions that help to solve the challenges for integrated development in the region. The volume will benefit scholars and students, as well as investors, business observers, and policy makers interested in the Chinese economy, regional economics, industrial economics, and economic geography.

​Designed with the foreign investor in mind, this guide presents region and city-specific intelligence available through few other English sources. Its pages overview the region from a business standpoint, examine the economy of the region's provinces and prominent cities in depth, and introduce the basics of establishing a business in the region. With detailed economic indicators and primary research largely from Chinese government and news sources, this guide is an accessible and engaging compilation of the practical information you need for doing business in the region. This is part of a five book business guide series: the Yangtze River Delta, Beijing and Northeast China, South China and the Greater Pearl River Delta, Central China and West China.

Not only is the Yangtze river delta emerging as China's most powerful economic region, but it has been blessed by Beijing's central government to lead China to world economic supremacy. In Business Opportunities in the Yangtze River Delta, China, the sixth volume in the Nanyang Business Report Series, the editors profile the awesome economic potential of this region including Nanjing, Suzhou and Shanghai as the "head" of an enormous "dragon" which extends throughout the Yangtze river hinterland. Like its companion volume which deals with Sichuan Province, the contents are compiled from external sources and voluminous Chinese manuscripts, government documents, seminars and personal interviews. This unique book presents a comprehensive analysis of the locational advantages of Shanghai, Suzhou and Nanjing; special economic zones including Pudong New Area and the China-Singapore Suzhou Industrial Park; the dynamic real estate, tourism and banking sectors in the region; and the economic relevance of town and village enterprises, and specific examples of the behemoth state-owned enterprises and joint venture businesses. To appreciate and understand the potential in China's commitment to 21st century economic growth, this book is a pragmatic and vital reference for the world's business and investment community.