Moving Towards High-end: Research on the Industrial Cluster Upgrading Strategy of Guangdong

Author: Zheng Haitao
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: The rise of industrial clusters has become a significant driving force behind China's rapid economic ascent. After years of development, under the constraints and influences of internal factors and external environments, many industrial clusters have entered a period of adjustment, even showing signs of decline. To maintain vitality and strong competitiveness, industrial clusters must undergo continuous transformation and upgrading. This book is the first in China to systematically study the transformation and upgrading of industrial clusters from a practice-oriented perspective. Based on a brief review of global industrial cluster development practices and theories, as well as a summary and analysis of the history, current status, characteristics, capabilities, environments, and issues of industrial clusters in Guangdong, the book proposes the fundamental content and strategic approaches for industrial cluster upgrading, tailored to the characteristics of China's economic and social transformation period. From the perspective of industrial system optimization, it explores issues such as industrial clusters and urbanization, cluster commercial and exhibition systems, cluster strategic networks, and cluster internationalization. From the perspective of key factor upgrading, it examines topics like industrial cluster technological innovation, cluster culture, cluster branding, and government behavior within clusters. Additionally, it selects representative regions and clusters as case studies to propose specific strategies, pathways, and countermeasures for industrial cluster transformation and upgrading. This book offers high reference value for individuals engaged in industrial cluster research, theoretical studies, policy formulation, investment and entrepreneurship, and corporate operations.