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Economic Geography and China's Future

The spatial dimensions of Chinese development

201911 min read
Archive Notice: This article was originally published on macropolo.org on 2019. MacroPolo was the Paulson Institute's in-house think tank (2018–2024). This archived version preserves the original research for continued citation and reference.

China's economic geography is being reshaped by migration, urbanization, and regional policy. Understanding these spatial dynamics is essential for grasping China's economic future.

Coastal vs Interior

Despite decades of policies to develop interior provinces, the coastal regions continue to dominate economically. The gap has narrowed but remains substantial.