Located in Hangzhou,Zhejiang Province,the Sijiqing Clothing Street is one of the largest clothing distribution centers in China.It gathers 23 professional markets and over 15,000 businesses.In November 2025,merchants ...Located in Hangzhou,Zhejiang Province,the Sijiqing Clothing Street is one of the largest clothing distribution centers in China.It gathers 23 professional markets and over 15,000 businesses.In November 2025,merchants were already preparing for sales during the 2026 Spring Festival and the spring/summer seasons.Children's clothing is one of the important product categories.What are the new trends in children's clothing sales?And what new changes are happening in this traditional wholesale market?展开更多
In the context of the revolution in new technologies,a key question is whether the rapid growth of the digital economy,driven by digital technologies,has improved regional innovation performance.Using inter-provincial...In the context of the revolution in new technologies,a key question is whether the rapid growth of the digital economy,driven by digital technologies,has improved regional innovation performance.Using inter-provincial panel data from China(2012–2022)and adopting a business environment perspective,this study applies a Panel Extended Regression Model(PERM),a Panel Simultaneous Equation Model(PSEM),and a Tobit-IV model to analyze how the development of the digital economy influences regional innovation.The results reveal a pronounced U-shaped relationship between the digital economy and the regional innovation performance at the provincial level in China,with the business environment serving as a significant mediator in this relationship.Moreover,regional innovation performance in China exhibits a“ratchet effect,”with the impact of the digital economy varying markedly across regions.While the eastern and western regions have entered an upward phase,whereby the digital economy boosts innovation,the central region displays a weaker effect.Further analysis indicates that the synergy between the business environment and the digital economy in driving innovation remains suboptimal.These findings were supported by robust checks.This study offers theoretical insights and empirical evidence that support the coordinated development of digital government and the digital factor market,as well as business environment reforms that are in alignment with the innovation demands of the digital era.展开更多
Mineral resources in Asia continent and its mining industry play a significant role in the economic growth and industrialization of both Asia and the world.Asia continent boasts the most comprehensive kinds of mineral...Mineral resources in Asia continent and its mining industry play a significant role in the economic growth and industrialization of both Asia and the world.Asia continent boasts the most comprehensive kinds of minerals,with reserves of at least 38 of over 80 widely used minerals worldwide accounting for more than30%of the global total reserves.Asia continent experienced three main tectonic evolution and mineralization stages:The Precambrian,the Paleozoic,and the Mesozoic to Cenozoic.The abundant mineral resources in this continent can be divided into seven first-order metallogenic belts(metallogenic domains),18 second-order metallogenic belts(metallogenic provinces),61 third-order metallogenic belts(metallogenic zones),and nine main minerogenetic series.Asia continent exhibits the most significant metallogenic specialization among all continents.Specifically,granite belts of Asia continent manifest pronounced metallogenic specialization of tin,rare metals,and porphyry Cu-Au-Mo deposits.Its maficultramafic rock belts and ophiolite belts display notable metallogenic specialization of lateritic nickel deposits and magmatic type chromite deposits,while its Mesozoic to Cenozoic basalt belts show remarkable metallogenic specialization of lateritic bauxite deposits.Consequently,many giant metallogenic belts were formed,including the Southeast Asian tin belt,the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau rare metal metallogenic belt,the Tethyan porphyry Cu-Au-Mo metallogenic belt,the circum-Pacific porphyry Cu-Au-Mo metallogenic belt,the Southeast Asian lateritic bauxite metallogenic belt,the Deccan Plateau lateritic bauxite metallogenic belt in India,the Southeast Asian lateritic nickel metallogenic belt,and the Tethyan magmatic type chromite metallogenic belt—all of which are significant metallogenic belts in Asia continent.Future mineral exploration in Asia should focus primarily on the Precambrian mineralization of ancient cratons,the Paleozoic mineralization of the Central Asian-Mongolian orogenic belt,and the Mesozoic to Cenozoic mineralization of the Tethyan and circum-Pacific mobile belts.Asia's mining industry not only underpins its own economic growth but also propels global economic development and industrialization,contributing significantly to the world economy.Asia boasts the highest production value of minerals,the largest annual production of minerals,and the greatest trade value of mineral products among all the continents,having emerged as the trade center of global mineral products and the center of the mining industry economy.China is identified as one of the few countries that possess the most comprehensive kinds of minerals,and its mining industry has supported and driven the economic development and industrialization of Asia and even the world.Standing as the largest mineral producer worldwide,China ranked first in the production of 28 mineral commodities in the world in 2022.Besides,China exhibits the highest annual production value of minerals and the largest trade value of mineral products among all countries.Therefore,China's demand for global mineral products influences the global supply and demand patterns of minerals and the world economic situation.展开更多
In the heart of southern China,Nanning is set to host the 22nd China-ASEAN Expo(CAEXPO)from September 17 to 21,again turning the city into a global hub for trade,innovation,and economic cooperation.This year marks the...In the heart of southern China,Nanning is set to host the 22nd China-ASEAN Expo(CAEXPO)from September 17 to 21,again turning the city into a global hub for trade,innovation,and economic cooperation.This year marks the beginning of a new chapter in regional collaboration with the debut of the Blue Economy Pavilion—an exhibition space dedicated to the fast-growing and increasingly crucial marine economy.展开更多
Digital technology and the digital economy are at the forefront of the global technological revolution and industrial transformation.They are profoundly reshaping the international landscape of competition and restruc...Digital technology and the digital economy are at the forefront of the global technological revolution and industrial transformation.They are profoundly reshaping the international landscape of competition and restructuring the world economy.Major countries and economies around the globe are increasingly competing on digital technology and the digital economy,striving to secure a strategic advantage in the new round of international competition and establish a strong position in the evolving international order.展开更多
In the Turkish Economy,there were radical changes in the structure of the economy with the policies of opening up to the outside world and transition to a free market economy in the 1980s,and the last step of this ope...In the Turkish Economy,there were radical changes in the structure of the economy with the policies of opening up to the outside world and transition to a free market economy in the 1980s,and the last step of this opening up and liberalization process was realized with the decision number 32 in 1989.We can say that with the liberalization of capital movements in the 1990s,economic growth and development were tried to be achieved through hot money inflows rather than direct foreign investments.This trend made the economy more open to crises,and for the first time,a crisis occurred in the form of the 1994 economic crisis,which was understood to be caused by hot money.The same economic structure experienced a financial and economic crisis caused by hot money again in November 2000 and February 2001.While the crisis was overcome with the stand-by agreement made with the IMF(International Monetary Fund)and the announced Transition to a Strong Economy program,the economy started to grow rapidly with the ease of using foreign resources,and political stability seems to have enabled this economic growth process to continue uninterruptedly except 2009.There was also a decrease in inflation rates.The same economic structure continued in the period between 2010 and 2020,and the financing need of economic growth was met by outsourcing.However,this process was different from the previous decade and there was no economic and financial crisis other than the sudden increase in exchange rates in 2018.We can say that the sudden exchange rate increase in 2018 was perceived as a harbinger of possible exchange rate shocks in the following years.展开更多
A story of how east China’s Zhejiang Province protects and develops its big sea area.DRIVEN by the highly potential“blue market,”China’s coastal provinces are now taking measures to promote marine economy developm...A story of how east China’s Zhejiang Province protects and develops its big sea area.DRIVEN by the highly potential“blue market,”China’s coastal provinces are now taking measures to promote marine economy development.展开更多
Mid-Year Marine Economy Report Developing the marine economy and building China into a maritime powerhouse are of great significance for China’s socio-economic sustainable development,as well as for advancing its mod...Mid-Year Marine Economy Report Developing the marine economy and building China into a maritime powerhouse are of great significance for China’s socio-economic sustainable development,as well as for advancing its modernization drive.Recently released data from the Ministry of Natural Resources shows that during the first half of 2025,despite a complex and volatile external environment,China’s marine economy withstood the pressure and maintained a steady and positive development trend.展开更多
This article focuses on how digital inclusive finance empowers the development of Liaoning’s marine economy.The research shows that while digital inclusive finance in Liaoning Province has grown rapidly in recent yea...This article focuses on how digital inclusive finance empowers the development of Liaoning’s marine economy.The research shows that while digital inclusive finance in Liaoning Province has grown rapidly in recent years,it still faces shortcomings in usage depth and coverage breadth.At present,digital inclusive finance has a significant empowering effect on Liaoning’s marine economy,but challenges remain,including insufficient coverage and limited application of infrastructure,imperfect data governance and risk control systems for the marine economy,and a mismatch between digital financial products and the needs of the marine industry.To address these issues,the article proposes optimized pathways for digital inclusive finance to support Liaoning’s marine economy:improving digital financial infrastructure to enhance service accessibility and efficiency;strengthening marine economic data governance to build an intelligent risk control system;innovating digital financial products to better align with industrial demands.展开更多
This study employs panel data from 284 Chinese cities(2011-2023)to investigate the impact of digital-real economy integration on urban green and low-carbon transformation.The empirical analysis reveals a distinct east...This study employs panel data from 284 Chinese cities(2011-2023)to investigate the impact of digital-real economy integration on urban green and low-carbon transformation.The empirical analysis reveals a distinct east-west gradient in both integration and transformation levels,with eastern cities leading the trend,alongside a consistent nationwide increase.We find that digital-real economy integration significantly advances urban green and low-carbon development and generates positive spatial spillover effects.Mechanism analyses show that integration facilitates this transformation by enhancing factor allocation efficiency,improving energy utilization efficiency,and upgrading the industrial structure.The effects are more pronounced in eastern cities,non-old industrial bases,and resource-dependent cities.Policy implications include formulating digital strategies to spur industrial upgrading,investing in technology and talent,promoting clean energy,and supporting green industries to foster high-quality,low-carbon urban development.展开更多
So far there is a lack of specialized research on the entire path and the law of the evolution of green economy modes,especially studies on its future trend.Some studies have been done only on its sub-process,in which...So far there is a lack of specialized research on the entire path and the law of the evolution of green economy modes,especially studies on its future trend.Some studies have been done only on its sub-process,in which there are some shortcomings such as overlapping and incomplete classification of economy modes,as well as the lack of mechanism models to describe the modes.This paper attempts to solve those problems.Firstly,various green economy modes are extracted and classified,and then their evolution paths are identified and reviewed,according to sustainable development theory,hypercycle theory,etc.,and to practical investigation.Secondly,theoretical models for each green economy mode and their multilevel dynamic evolution models in a practical field(forestry as an example)are established by the modeling method of system structure.Finally,the evolution law of green economy mode is analyzed systematically by means of the above-mentioned models.According to the research,some conclusions are drawn as follows:First,green economy modes have evolved through three stages as a whole.The first is the start-up stage,in which the mode is the‘from cradle to grave’end-treatment green economy(GE-I).The second is the growth stage,in which the mode is the‘from cradle to cradle’resources-chain closed-loop green economy(GE-Ⅱ).The third is the mature stage,in which the mode will be the‘from breeding to breeding‘three-chain hypercycle economy(GE-Ⅲ).Second,GEⅡhas evolved through a specific process.In depth,the basic framework of GEⅡis based on the circular economy theory;and then it is combined gradually with some other relevant theories and technologies that are cleaner production,low-carbon economy and sharing economy and so on.In breadth,GE-Ⅱis expanded layer by layer from unified enterprise GE-Ⅱto diversified enterprise(or cluster)GE-Ⅱ,and to societal GE-Ⅱ.The operational principle of GE-Ⅱcan be described by 3R theoretical model that includes 3 subsystems of reduction,recycle and reuse(3R),which are connected into an organic whole by resources chain.Third,GE-Ⅲis evolving through a specific process of three-chain(3C)stage by stage expansion,from resources-chain primary hypercycle to eco-chain secondary hypercycle,and to value-chain tertiary hypercycle.The operational principle of GE-Ⅲcan be described by 5R-3C theoretical model that includes 5 subsystems of reduction,recycle,reuse,recultivation and reallocation(5R),which are connected into an environment-economy self organizing system by resources chain,ecochain and value chain.In the system,resources chain is the foundation,eco-chain is the support,and value chain is the impetus.The 3C hypercycle promotes and catalyze each other to realize mutualism between ecosystem and industrial system.Fourth,the related field of GEⅢincludes the principal part of renewable-resource-based industry,and the expanded part of other relevant industries and even the whole society.Now in practice,GE-Ⅲhas initially formed.And in the future,it is the development tendency of green economy toward the establishment of the ecological civilization.展开更多
This study proposes a framework for the concept of“new quality productive forces”in the ice and snow economy(ISE)as a strategic response to global climate change and the demands of technological and industrial trans...This study proposes a framework for the concept of“new quality productive forces”in the ice and snow economy(ISE)as a strategic response to global climate change and the demands of technological and industrial transformation for high-quality development.These new quality productive forces in the ISE have developed alongside the zonal distribution of natural resources,strictly adhere to ecological principles,and integrate value transformation mechanisms specific to ice and snow resources.Their development is projected to generate multiple benefits across ecological,economic,and social dimensions.The new quality productive forces in the ISE are characterized by technology-driven resource development,synergistic integration across the entire ice and snow industry value chain,and a focus on high-quality,green growth.Grounded in geography and economics,the new quality productive forces in the ISE link scientific innovation,the reallocation of productive factors,and industrial upgrading within the context of resource constraints.Furthermore,they expand the growth potential of the ISE by fostering new production relations through digital,intelligent,and green integration,while advancing low-carbon,sustainable development under the guiding principle that“ice and snow landscapes are also mountains of gold and silver.”For China's ISE,these new quality productive forces emphasize rigorous resource protection,balanced human-environment relationships,a resilient integrated supply chain framework,and an efficient“dual circulation”economic model.Practical strategies include integrating production factors,optimizing spatial resource allocation,fostering industrial synergy,and adapting production relations,all aimed at advancing the sustainable and high-quality development of China's ISE.展开更多
As low-altitude airspace becomes increasingly accessible and eVTOL(electric vertical take-off and landing)technologies advance,the low-altitude economy has emerged as a transformative frontier in urban mobility and in...As low-altitude airspace becomes increasingly accessible and eVTOL(electric vertical take-off and landing)technologies advance,the low-altitude economy has emerged as a transformative frontier in urban mobility and industrial restructuring.Although countries face comparable technological opportunities,their development paths diverge significantly.This divergence is shaped not only by policy choices and innovation capacity but also by underlying differences in institutional architectures,resource configurations,and implementation mechanisms.This paper proposes a Development Path Evolution Model grounded in four structural elements:technological capability,institutional systems,infrastructure,and application scenarios.Based on this framework,the study identifies three archetypal path types(technology-led,institution-led,and scenario-driven)and empirically validates the model through comparative case studies of the United States,Europe,and Japan.Applying the model to China reveals a distinct"hybrid scenario-driven path",characterized by demand-responsive pilots,decentralized institutional flexibility,and strong engineering capacity.Using Shanghai as a representative case,the study outlines five strategic levers to guide its transition from a localized pilot zone to a platform-based governance hub with national and international relevance.The research contributes to theoretical understanding of path differentiation in emerging industries and provides actionable insights for developing economies with strong mobilization capacity and industrial ecosystems.展开更多
Climate change caused by carbon emissions is a hot topic of concern.Enhancing carbon emission performance(CEP)emerges as a pivotal strategy to curtail carbon emissions,with the digital economy recognized as a crucial ...Climate change caused by carbon emissions is a hot topic of concern.Enhancing carbon emission performance(CEP)emerges as a pivotal strategy to curtail carbon emissions,with the digital economy recognized as a crucial instrument for bolstering CEP.Grounded in theoretical analysis,this article takes the Yangtze River Delta region(YRD)as the research object and conducts empirical analysis for the period from 2010 to 2021.The Super Epsilon-Based Measure(EBM)model was employed to assess CEP,while the entropy method was used to quantify the level of the digital economy.Baseline regression models and mediation effect models were constructed to test the research hypotheses.Additionally,the Spatial Durbin Model(SDM)was utilized to analyze the spatial spillover effects of the digital economy.Some conclusions were drawn as follows.Firstly,both the digital economy and CEP exhibit growing trends and demonstrate significant spatial distribution characteristics.Cities with high CEP are increasingly concentrated along the Yangtze River and coastal areas.Meanwhile,the digital economy generally demonstrates a spatial distribution pattern of being higher in the southeast and lower in the northwest.Secondly,the digital economy exerts a notable and consistent positive influence on CEP,but this impact is not primarily achieved through promoting green technology innovation.Instead,the digital economy exhibits a stronger intermediary effect on CEP by facilitating industrial structure upgrading and rationalization.Thirdly,the digital economy significantly enhancing local CEP but having an insignificant impact on neighboring cities'CEP.To address these findings,cities ought to invest in digital infrastructure,incentivize digital innovation through policy and financial backing,and harness advanced technologies like 5G and blockchain to promote low-carbon,intelligent production and lifestyles,while enhancing industrial structure and regional cooperation to foster a low-carbon digital economy network.展开更多
The development of sustainable sludge management systems requires looking at them with a new vision in which the concepts of SD(Sustainable Development)must integrate those of CE(Circular Economy),both concepts subjec...The development of sustainable sludge management systems requires looking at them with a new vision in which the concepts of SD(Sustainable Development)must integrate those of CE(Circular Economy),both concepts subject to the principles of TD(Thermodynamics),thus allowing the adoption of actions that are all the more effective the more complete the evaluation of the social dimension has been.This involves a new“Way of thinking”which sees the sludge system as the“Locomotive”of the entire wastewater/sludge treatment train and is developed through“Ways of acting”which includes both“Technical”actions to maximize recoveries of useful materials and/or or energy,and“Socio/Institutional”actions to overcome barriers linked to local cultures and traditions,also considering that the specific local context heavily influences the choices capable of satisfying the concepts of CE.It follows the need of issuing realistic and applicable regulations and overcoming social barriers,such as lack of infrastructure and/or qualified personnel,to achieve an effective integration of the concepts of CE with the more general ones of sustainability.展开更多
Taking Zhejiang Province as an example,this paper explores the mechanisms and implementation pathways through which the low-altitude economy drives the transformation and upgrading of the tourism industry.It finds tha...Taking Zhejiang Province as an example,this paper explores the mechanisms and implementation pathways through which the low-altitude economy drives the transformation and upgrading of the tourism industry.It finds that the low-altitude economy can effectively promote the development of high-end and diversified tourism in Zhejiang by innovating tourism formats,optimizing resource allocation,and enhancing tourist experiences.Besides,it analyzes the current development status of the low-altitude economy in Zhejiang and its potential for integration with tourism,revealing specific enabling pathways for tourism transformation,including low-altitude sightseeing,aviation tourism,and low-altitude sports.Finally,it proposes policy recommendations such as strengthening policy support,enhancing infrastructure development,and cultivating market entities.The findings aim to provide theoretical references and practical guidance for the high-quality development of tourism in Zhejiang Province.展开更多
[Objectives]To study the factors influencing the tourism economy in Henan Province.[Methods]Using tourism-related data from Henan Province covering the period from 2000 to 2020,this study constructs a regression model...[Objectives]To study the factors influencing the tourism economy in Henan Province.[Methods]Using tourism-related data from Henan Province covering the period from 2000 to 2020,this study constructs a regression model based on multivariate statistical methods to investigate the determinants of the tourism economy.The dependent variable in the model is the domestic tourism revenue of Henan Province,while the independent variables comprise the number of tourist arrivals,total operational railway mileage,the number of travel agencies,and the per capita disposable income of urban residents.[Results]Both the total railway mileage and the per capita disposable income of urban residents are the primary factors influencing the development of Henan's tourism economy.[Conclusions]It is recommended to reduce uncertainty and liquidity constraints to mitigate residents'precautionary savings behavior,actively expand domestic demand to leverage tourism as an economic driver,and improve infrastructure to support tourism development.展开更多
This article is based on a speech by Executive Vice President of Singapore China Association Chio Hock Lai Paul at the opening ceremony of the ASEAN-China(Beijing Municipal Administrative Center)Trade and Investment P...This article is based on a speech by Executive Vice President of Singapore China Association Chio Hock Lai Paul at the opening ceremony of the ASEAN-China(Beijing Municipal Administrative Center)Trade and Investment Promotion Conference.Minor edits have been made for clarity and readability.展开更多
On a sunny afternoon,Nelly Wahome mounted a smartphone on a tripod to film one of Mombasa’s tourist hotspots-Nyali Resort,a popular northern beach resort in Kenya.Wahome,25,shared the latest video clip via her TikTok...On a sunny afternoon,Nelly Wahome mounted a smartphone on a tripod to film one of Mombasa’s tourist hotspots-Nyali Resort,a popular northern beach resort in Kenya.Wahome,25,shared the latest video clip via her TikTok handle in a quest to enchant her followers with the day’s tourism scene along Nyali’s coastline.Within a few hours of uploading,her content attracted hundreds of views.展开更多
Aquick tap on your phone on your way to work has your usual coffee arriving at the office before you do.Preparing for an evening event,a new foundation shade arrives in under 30 minutes,no store visit required.At a we...Aquick tap on your phone on your way to work has your usual coffee arriving at the office before you do.Preparing for an evening event,a new foundation shade arrives in under 30 minutes,no store visit required.At a weekend picnic,pet treats show up from across town just as easily as lunch.展开更多
文摘Located in Hangzhou,Zhejiang Province,the Sijiqing Clothing Street is one of the largest clothing distribution centers in China.It gathers 23 professional markets and over 15,000 businesses.In November 2025,merchants were already preparing for sales during the 2026 Spring Festival and the spring/summer seasons.Children's clothing is one of the important product categories.What are the new trends in children's clothing sales?And what new changes are happening in this traditional wholesale market?
基金National Social Science Fund of China(18KXS009)the Sichuan Provincial Soft Science Program(22JDR0261)the Sichuan University“From 0 to 1”Innovation Research Program(2021CXC10)。
文摘In the context of the revolution in new technologies,a key question is whether the rapid growth of the digital economy,driven by digital technologies,has improved regional innovation performance.Using inter-provincial panel data from China(2012–2022)and adopting a business environment perspective,this study applies a Panel Extended Regression Model(PERM),a Panel Simultaneous Equation Model(PSEM),and a Tobit-IV model to analyze how the development of the digital economy influences regional innovation.The results reveal a pronounced U-shaped relationship between the digital economy and the regional innovation performance at the provincial level in China,with the business environment serving as a significant mediator in this relationship.Moreover,regional innovation performance in China exhibits a“ratchet effect,”with the impact of the digital economy varying markedly across regions.While the eastern and western regions have entered an upward phase,whereby the digital economy boosts innovation,the central region displays a weaker effect.Further analysis indicates that the synergy between the business environment and the digital economy in driving innovation remains suboptimal.These findings were supported by robust checks.This study offers theoretical insights and empirical evidence that support the coordinated development of digital government and the digital factor market,as well as business environment reforms that are in alignment with the innovation demands of the digital era.
基金funded by geological survey project of China Geological Survey(DD20211404)。
文摘Mineral resources in Asia continent and its mining industry play a significant role in the economic growth and industrialization of both Asia and the world.Asia continent boasts the most comprehensive kinds of minerals,with reserves of at least 38 of over 80 widely used minerals worldwide accounting for more than30%of the global total reserves.Asia continent experienced three main tectonic evolution and mineralization stages:The Precambrian,the Paleozoic,and the Mesozoic to Cenozoic.The abundant mineral resources in this continent can be divided into seven first-order metallogenic belts(metallogenic domains),18 second-order metallogenic belts(metallogenic provinces),61 third-order metallogenic belts(metallogenic zones),and nine main minerogenetic series.Asia continent exhibits the most significant metallogenic specialization among all continents.Specifically,granite belts of Asia continent manifest pronounced metallogenic specialization of tin,rare metals,and porphyry Cu-Au-Mo deposits.Its maficultramafic rock belts and ophiolite belts display notable metallogenic specialization of lateritic nickel deposits and magmatic type chromite deposits,while its Mesozoic to Cenozoic basalt belts show remarkable metallogenic specialization of lateritic bauxite deposits.Consequently,many giant metallogenic belts were formed,including the Southeast Asian tin belt,the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau rare metal metallogenic belt,the Tethyan porphyry Cu-Au-Mo metallogenic belt,the circum-Pacific porphyry Cu-Au-Mo metallogenic belt,the Southeast Asian lateritic bauxite metallogenic belt,the Deccan Plateau lateritic bauxite metallogenic belt in India,the Southeast Asian lateritic nickel metallogenic belt,and the Tethyan magmatic type chromite metallogenic belt—all of which are significant metallogenic belts in Asia continent.Future mineral exploration in Asia should focus primarily on the Precambrian mineralization of ancient cratons,the Paleozoic mineralization of the Central Asian-Mongolian orogenic belt,and the Mesozoic to Cenozoic mineralization of the Tethyan and circum-Pacific mobile belts.Asia's mining industry not only underpins its own economic growth but also propels global economic development and industrialization,contributing significantly to the world economy.Asia boasts the highest production value of minerals,the largest annual production of minerals,and the greatest trade value of mineral products among all the continents,having emerged as the trade center of global mineral products and the center of the mining industry economy.China is identified as one of the few countries that possess the most comprehensive kinds of minerals,and its mining industry has supported and driven the economic development and industrialization of Asia and even the world.Standing as the largest mineral producer worldwide,China ranked first in the production of 28 mineral commodities in the world in 2022.Besides,China exhibits the highest annual production value of minerals and the largest trade value of mineral products among all countries.Therefore,China's demand for global mineral products influences the global supply and demand patterns of minerals and the world economic situation.
文摘In the heart of southern China,Nanning is set to host the 22nd China-ASEAN Expo(CAEXPO)from September 17 to 21,again turning the city into a global hub for trade,innovation,and economic cooperation.This year marks the beginning of a new chapter in regional collaboration with the debut of the Blue Economy Pavilion—an exhibition space dedicated to the fast-growing and increasingly crucial marine economy.
文摘Digital technology and the digital economy are at the forefront of the global technological revolution and industrial transformation.They are profoundly reshaping the international landscape of competition and restructuring the world economy.Major countries and economies around the globe are increasingly competing on digital technology and the digital economy,striving to secure a strategic advantage in the new round of international competition and establish a strong position in the evolving international order.
文摘In the Turkish Economy,there were radical changes in the structure of the economy with the policies of opening up to the outside world and transition to a free market economy in the 1980s,and the last step of this opening up and liberalization process was realized with the decision number 32 in 1989.We can say that with the liberalization of capital movements in the 1990s,economic growth and development were tried to be achieved through hot money inflows rather than direct foreign investments.This trend made the economy more open to crises,and for the first time,a crisis occurred in the form of the 1994 economic crisis,which was understood to be caused by hot money.The same economic structure experienced a financial and economic crisis caused by hot money again in November 2000 and February 2001.While the crisis was overcome with the stand-by agreement made with the IMF(International Monetary Fund)and the announced Transition to a Strong Economy program,the economy started to grow rapidly with the ease of using foreign resources,and political stability seems to have enabled this economic growth process to continue uninterruptedly except 2009.There was also a decrease in inflation rates.The same economic structure continued in the period between 2010 and 2020,and the financing need of economic growth was met by outsourcing.However,this process was different from the previous decade and there was no economic and financial crisis other than the sudden increase in exchange rates in 2018.We can say that the sudden exchange rate increase in 2018 was perceived as a harbinger of possible exchange rate shocks in the following years.
文摘A story of how east China’s Zhejiang Province protects and develops its big sea area.DRIVEN by the highly potential“blue market,”China’s coastal provinces are now taking measures to promote marine economy development.
文摘Mid-Year Marine Economy Report Developing the marine economy and building China into a maritime powerhouse are of great significance for China’s socio-economic sustainable development,as well as for advancing its modernization drive.Recently released data from the Ministry of Natural Resources shows that during the first half of 2025,despite a complex and volatile external environment,China’s marine economy withstood the pressure and maintained a steady and positive development trend.
文摘This article focuses on how digital inclusive finance empowers the development of Liaoning’s marine economy.The research shows that while digital inclusive finance in Liaoning Province has grown rapidly in recent years,it still faces shortcomings in usage depth and coverage breadth.At present,digital inclusive finance has a significant empowering effect on Liaoning’s marine economy,but challenges remain,including insufficient coverage and limited application of infrastructure,imperfect data governance and risk control systems for the marine economy,and a mismatch between digital financial products and the needs of the marine industry.To address these issues,the article proposes optimized pathways for digital inclusive finance to support Liaoning’s marine economy:improving digital financial infrastructure to enhance service accessibility and efficiency;strengthening marine economic data governance to build an intelligent risk control system;innovating digital financial products to better align with industrial demands.
基金funded by the China Agricultural University 2115 Talent Project.
文摘This study employs panel data from 284 Chinese cities(2011-2023)to investigate the impact of digital-real economy integration on urban green and low-carbon transformation.The empirical analysis reveals a distinct east-west gradient in both integration and transformation levels,with eastern cities leading the trend,alongside a consistent nationwide increase.We find that digital-real economy integration significantly advances urban green and low-carbon development and generates positive spatial spillover effects.Mechanism analyses show that integration facilitates this transformation by enhancing factor allocation efficiency,improving energy utilization efficiency,and upgrading the industrial structure.The effects are more pronounced in eastern cities,non-old industrial bases,and resource-dependent cities.Policy implications include formulating digital strategies to spur industrial upgrading,investing in technology and talent,promoting clean energy,and supporting green industries to foster high-quality,low-carbon urban development.
文摘So far there is a lack of specialized research on the entire path and the law of the evolution of green economy modes,especially studies on its future trend.Some studies have been done only on its sub-process,in which there are some shortcomings such as overlapping and incomplete classification of economy modes,as well as the lack of mechanism models to describe the modes.This paper attempts to solve those problems.Firstly,various green economy modes are extracted and classified,and then their evolution paths are identified and reviewed,according to sustainable development theory,hypercycle theory,etc.,and to practical investigation.Secondly,theoretical models for each green economy mode and their multilevel dynamic evolution models in a practical field(forestry as an example)are established by the modeling method of system structure.Finally,the evolution law of green economy mode is analyzed systematically by means of the above-mentioned models.According to the research,some conclusions are drawn as follows:First,green economy modes have evolved through three stages as a whole.The first is the start-up stage,in which the mode is the‘from cradle to grave’end-treatment green economy(GE-I).The second is the growth stage,in which the mode is the‘from cradle to cradle’resources-chain closed-loop green economy(GE-Ⅱ).The third is the mature stage,in which the mode will be the‘from breeding to breeding‘three-chain hypercycle economy(GE-Ⅲ).Second,GEⅡhas evolved through a specific process.In depth,the basic framework of GEⅡis based on the circular economy theory;and then it is combined gradually with some other relevant theories and technologies that are cleaner production,low-carbon economy and sharing economy and so on.In breadth,GE-Ⅱis expanded layer by layer from unified enterprise GE-Ⅱto diversified enterprise(or cluster)GE-Ⅱ,and to societal GE-Ⅱ.The operational principle of GE-Ⅱcan be described by 3R theoretical model that includes 3 subsystems of reduction,recycle and reuse(3R),which are connected into an organic whole by resources chain.Third,GE-Ⅲis evolving through a specific process of three-chain(3C)stage by stage expansion,from resources-chain primary hypercycle to eco-chain secondary hypercycle,and to value-chain tertiary hypercycle.The operational principle of GE-Ⅲcan be described by 5R-3C theoretical model that includes 5 subsystems of reduction,recycle,reuse,recultivation and reallocation(5R),which are connected into an environment-economy self organizing system by resources chain,ecochain and value chain.In the system,resources chain is the foundation,eco-chain is the support,and value chain is the impetus.The 3C hypercycle promotes and catalyze each other to realize mutualism between ecosystem and industrial system.Fourth,the related field of GEⅢincludes the principal part of renewable-resource-based industry,and the expanded part of other relevant industries and even the whole society.Now in practice,GE-Ⅲhas initially formed.And in the future,it is the development tendency of green economy toward the establishment of the ecological civilization.
基金The Third Scientific Expedition Project in Xinjiang,No.2022xjkk0905Project Commissioned by the General Administration of Sport of ChinaProject Commissioned by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the People’s Republic of China。
文摘This study proposes a framework for the concept of“new quality productive forces”in the ice and snow economy(ISE)as a strategic response to global climate change and the demands of technological and industrial transformation for high-quality development.These new quality productive forces in the ISE have developed alongside the zonal distribution of natural resources,strictly adhere to ecological principles,and integrate value transformation mechanisms specific to ice and snow resources.Their development is projected to generate multiple benefits across ecological,economic,and social dimensions.The new quality productive forces in the ISE are characterized by technology-driven resource development,synergistic integration across the entire ice and snow industry value chain,and a focus on high-quality,green growth.Grounded in geography and economics,the new quality productive forces in the ISE link scientific innovation,the reallocation of productive factors,and industrial upgrading within the context of resource constraints.Furthermore,they expand the growth potential of the ISE by fostering new production relations through digital,intelligent,and green integration,while advancing low-carbon,sustainable development under the guiding principle that“ice and snow landscapes are also mountains of gold and silver.”For China's ISE,these new quality productive forces emphasize rigorous resource protection,balanced human-environment relationships,a resilient integrated supply chain framework,and an efficient“dual circulation”economic model.Practical strategies include integrating production factors,optimizing spatial resource allocation,fostering industrial synergy,and adapting production relations,all aimed at advancing the sustainable and high-quality development of China's ISE.
文摘As low-altitude airspace becomes increasingly accessible and eVTOL(electric vertical take-off and landing)technologies advance,the low-altitude economy has emerged as a transformative frontier in urban mobility and industrial restructuring.Although countries face comparable technological opportunities,their development paths diverge significantly.This divergence is shaped not only by policy choices and innovation capacity but also by underlying differences in institutional architectures,resource configurations,and implementation mechanisms.This paper proposes a Development Path Evolution Model grounded in four structural elements:technological capability,institutional systems,infrastructure,and application scenarios.Based on this framework,the study identifies three archetypal path types(technology-led,institution-led,and scenario-driven)and empirically validates the model through comparative case studies of the United States,Europe,and Japan.Applying the model to China reveals a distinct"hybrid scenario-driven path",characterized by demand-responsive pilots,decentralized institutional flexibility,and strong engineering capacity.Using Shanghai as a representative case,the study outlines five strategic levers to guide its transition from a localized pilot zone to a platform-based governance hub with national and international relevance.The research contributes to theoretical understanding of path differentiation in emerging industries and provides actionable insights for developing economies with strong mobilization capacity and industrial ecosystems.
基金Under the auspices of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.42101164)Major Project of Philosophy and Social Sciences in Colleges and Universities by Jiangsu Province(No.2024SJZD025)。
文摘Climate change caused by carbon emissions is a hot topic of concern.Enhancing carbon emission performance(CEP)emerges as a pivotal strategy to curtail carbon emissions,with the digital economy recognized as a crucial instrument for bolstering CEP.Grounded in theoretical analysis,this article takes the Yangtze River Delta region(YRD)as the research object and conducts empirical analysis for the period from 2010 to 2021.The Super Epsilon-Based Measure(EBM)model was employed to assess CEP,while the entropy method was used to quantify the level of the digital economy.Baseline regression models and mediation effect models were constructed to test the research hypotheses.Additionally,the Spatial Durbin Model(SDM)was utilized to analyze the spatial spillover effects of the digital economy.Some conclusions were drawn as follows.Firstly,both the digital economy and CEP exhibit growing trends and demonstrate significant spatial distribution characteristics.Cities with high CEP are increasingly concentrated along the Yangtze River and coastal areas.Meanwhile,the digital economy generally demonstrates a spatial distribution pattern of being higher in the southeast and lower in the northwest.Secondly,the digital economy exerts a notable and consistent positive influence on CEP,but this impact is not primarily achieved through promoting green technology innovation.Instead,the digital economy exhibits a stronger intermediary effect on CEP by facilitating industrial structure upgrading and rationalization.Thirdly,the digital economy significantly enhancing local CEP but having an insignificant impact on neighboring cities'CEP.To address these findings,cities ought to invest in digital infrastructure,incentivize digital innovation through policy and financial backing,and harness advanced technologies like 5G and blockchain to promote low-carbon,intelligent production and lifestyles,while enhancing industrial structure and regional cooperation to foster a low-carbon digital economy network.
文摘The development of sustainable sludge management systems requires looking at them with a new vision in which the concepts of SD(Sustainable Development)must integrate those of CE(Circular Economy),both concepts subject to the principles of TD(Thermodynamics),thus allowing the adoption of actions that are all the more effective the more complete the evaluation of the social dimension has been.This involves a new“Way of thinking”which sees the sludge system as the“Locomotive”of the entire wastewater/sludge treatment train and is developed through“Ways of acting”which includes both“Technical”actions to maximize recoveries of useful materials and/or or energy,and“Socio/Institutional”actions to overcome barriers linked to local cultures and traditions,also considering that the specific local context heavily influences the choices capable of satisfying the concepts of CE.It follows the need of issuing realistic and applicable regulations and overcoming social barriers,such as lack of infrastructure and/or qualified personnel,to achieve an effective integration of the concepts of CE with the more general ones of sustainability.
文摘Taking Zhejiang Province as an example,this paper explores the mechanisms and implementation pathways through which the low-altitude economy drives the transformation and upgrading of the tourism industry.It finds that the low-altitude economy can effectively promote the development of high-end and diversified tourism in Zhejiang by innovating tourism formats,optimizing resource allocation,and enhancing tourist experiences.Besides,it analyzes the current development status of the low-altitude economy in Zhejiang and its potential for integration with tourism,revealing specific enabling pathways for tourism transformation,including low-altitude sightseeing,aviation tourism,and low-altitude sports.Finally,it proposes policy recommendations such as strengthening policy support,enhancing infrastructure development,and cultivating market entities.The findings aim to provide theoretical references and practical guidance for the high-quality development of tourism in Zhejiang Province.
文摘[Objectives]To study the factors influencing the tourism economy in Henan Province.[Methods]Using tourism-related data from Henan Province covering the period from 2000 to 2020,this study constructs a regression model based on multivariate statistical methods to investigate the determinants of the tourism economy.The dependent variable in the model is the domestic tourism revenue of Henan Province,while the independent variables comprise the number of tourist arrivals,total operational railway mileage,the number of travel agencies,and the per capita disposable income of urban residents.[Results]Both the total railway mileage and the per capita disposable income of urban residents are the primary factors influencing the development of Henan's tourism economy.[Conclusions]It is recommended to reduce uncertainty and liquidity constraints to mitigate residents'precautionary savings behavior,actively expand domestic demand to leverage tourism as an economic driver,and improve infrastructure to support tourism development.
文摘This article is based on a speech by Executive Vice President of Singapore China Association Chio Hock Lai Paul at the opening ceremony of the ASEAN-China(Beijing Municipal Administrative Center)Trade and Investment Promotion Conference.Minor edits have been made for clarity and readability.
文摘On a sunny afternoon,Nelly Wahome mounted a smartphone on a tripod to film one of Mombasa’s tourist hotspots-Nyali Resort,a popular northern beach resort in Kenya.Wahome,25,shared the latest video clip via her TikTok handle in a quest to enchant her followers with the day’s tourism scene along Nyali’s coastline.Within a few hours of uploading,her content attracted hundreds of views.
文摘Aquick tap on your phone on your way to work has your usual coffee arriving at the office before you do.Preparing for an evening event,a new foundation shade arrives in under 30 minutes,no store visit required.At a weekend picnic,pet treats show up from across town just as easily as lunch.
