Regional resilience during a trade war: The role of global connections and local networks
研究美国-中国贸易战期间，区域如何通过全球联系（如高附加值出口）和本地网络（如经济开发区）抵御制裁冲击，基于夜间灯光数据分析发现不同联系类型对韧性影响各异。
Economic sanctions can adversely affect target countries. We study how regions withstand these sanctions amid the US-China trade war. Adopting a geographic relational perspective, we posit that regional resilience hinges on global connections and local networks. Analyzing nightlight data, we find that regional resilience is closely tied to the nature of global connections: cities prioritizing high-value-adding exports perform better, while those reliant on foreign firms for exports and focused on processing trade are more vulnerable. Furthermore, cities with economic development zones exhibit greater resilience to the trade war, underscoring the importance of networks within these zones in mitigating adverse effects.