From the Pearl River Delta to the Greater Bay Area: State Spatial Transformation and City-Regionalism in South China
Environment and Planning F: Philosophy, Theory, Models,
Methods and Practice (2024)
This paper revisits China’s city-regionalism through a multi-scalar analysis of state entrepreneurialism, focusing on the evolution from the Pearl River Delta to the Greater Bay Area. It examines the state’s role in spatial restructuring and the implications for regional development.
Greater Bay Area (GBA): Importance of Hong Kong and Guangzhou
Jean A. Berlie, Manuel Benard
Open Access Library Journal (2023)
This research highlights the critical roles of Hong Kong and Guangzhou within the GBA. It discusses their political, cultural, administrative, and financial significance, emphasizing Hong Kong’s position as a global financial hub and Guangzhou’s industrial strengths. The paper also addresses the challenges of integrating different legal systems within the GBA and the importance of international arbitration in facilitating business operations.
Challenges of Blockchain Adoption in Financial Services in China’s Greater Bay Area
Xiongfei Zhao, Yain-Whar Si
arXiv preprint (2023)
This paper explores the increasing use of blockchain technology in the financial services sector of the GBA. It analyzes the distinctive features of blockchain, such as decentralized architecture and tamper-proof data structures, and assesses their applicability in areas like insurance, banking, payments, and asset trading. The study also reviews barriers to widespread blockchain adoption, including risks associated with transaction fees and mining rewards, providing insights for researchers and developers in the financial services industry.
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