Zhenhua Zhou Libri

Focusing on the concept of globalizing cities, Zhou Zhenhua presents a fresh perspective that diverges from traditional Western scholarship. He critiques existing global city theories and introduces the idea of "globalization city" as a new explanatory variable. The book combines rich empirical data with in-depth analysis, emphasizing that the development of global cities relies on a multifaceted approach, including urban space distribution and the integration of various urban structures and functions. This work is significant for both theoretical understanding and practical application in China's urban development.

This book focuses on service economy development, particularly on how an industrial economy evolves into a service economy. The book is organized in three sections: The first theoretically answers the general question "what is the service economy?” The second explains the mechanism of the service economy’s formation and development, revealing the evolution trends and attempts to answer the question “where does the service economy come from?" The third section includes an in-depth analysis of Chinese case studies to answer the key question "how can the service economy development be promoted?" Readers will discover what the service economy is and how it relates to and differs from the industrial economy. More importantly, it will provide policy-makers with suggestions for how to promote service-economy development. ​

Shanghai, the Pacesetter of China's Reform and Opening Up gives a comprehensive overview of the historical, cultural and social characteristics of Shanghai, its national and global status, its development before and after reform and opening up and the future vision of creating a cosmopolitan city with the capability to allocate global resources.