The Economic Geography of Resource-based Cities in North-East China

Tek Sheng Kevin LO*

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    Abstract

    Northeast China is rich in natural resources and consequently resource extractivism has defined the region’s economic development since early twentieth century. This chapter analyzes the economic geography of resource-based cities in Northeast China. It first provides a historical account of resource exploitation in Northeast China. It then analyzes the key challenges contemporary resource-based cities in Northeast China face, including resource depletion, environmental degradation, unequal ecological exchange, the legacy of the planning economy, and maladjustment to market-oriented reform. The chapter also discusses the key transition strategies adopted by the resource-based cities, as well as analyzes the governance and performance of the strategies. Three case studies—Fuxin, Daqing, and Daxing’anling—are presented to substantiate the arguments. The chapter concludes by discussing the policy implications of the findings.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationIdentity, Space, and Everyday Life in Contemporary Northeast China
    EditorsZhen Troy Chen, Jiawen Han, Xianwen Kuang, Xi Liu
    Place of PublicationSingapore
    PublisherPalgrave Macmillan
    Pages43-66
    Number of pages24
    ISBN (Electronic)9789819945306
    ISBN (Print)9789819945290, 9789819945320
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 3 Jan 2024

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