Research on the Multidimensional Network Spatial Structure and Correlation Effect of Urban Agglomerations : Analysis of China's Five Major Urban Agglomerations

Tingying Peng; Xiaoyue Huang

doi:10.62177/apemr.v3i3.1454

Authors

Tingying Peng Nanchang Normal University
Xiaoyue Huang Macau University of Science and Technology

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62177/apemr.v3i3.1454

Keywords:

Urban Agglomeration, Multidimensional Connection Network, Spatial Structure, Economic Connection, QAP Regression

Abstract

Because the flow of regional factors tends to be more diverse and complicated, strengthening research on the counterpoint network of urban agglomerations is highly important for promoting the high-quality development of urban agglomerations. Using the theory of regional growth, a theoretical framework of multidimensional network spatial connections among urban agglomerations is constructed. This paper analyzes the multidimensional network spatial structure and correlation effect of urban agglomerations in China. The results demonstrate that (1) the multidimensional network of urban agglomerations presents significant spatial differences in terms of a "point–line network". (2) The networks present a multithreaded, multicity, and cross-regional distribution pattern and exhibit "local area network" and "small world" characteristics. (3) The connections among commuting, capital, technology, and information have a significant positive effect on economic connections in urban agglomerations. Moreover, the Beijing‒Tianjin‒Hebei region and the middle reaches of the Yangtze River rely more on technology, the Yangtze River Delta relies more on commuting, and the Pearl River Delta and Chengdu‒Chongqing rely more on information.

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