Breaking boundaries: how China’s science and technology innovation corridors are shaping urban industry
研究了中国科技创新走廊对城市产业的双重影响：走廊内促进产业多样化，周边地区则推动专业化，基于2006-2022年75个城市的数据分析，为区域产业平衡发展提供参考。
China’s science and technology innovation corridors (STICs) are transforming urban industrial landscapes by fostering specialisation and diversification. This study investigates the dual impact of the most established STICs on urban industry by analysing data from 75 cities in China from 2006 to 2022. The findings demonstrate that STICs significantly enhance industrial diversification within corridors while simultaneously promoting industrial specialisation in neighbouring areas. This dual effect exhibits heterogeneity across temporal dynamics, industries and geographical distances, driving industrial transformation. The results highlight the importance of tailored innovative clusters to achieve balanced regional industrial development.