From the"pole-axis system"theory to the polycentric and coordinated regional development model of large countries
As the economic polarization has become increasingly prominent of China,underdeveloped regions urgently need radiation and driving forces.Simultaneously,with the notable trends of population return and decentralization,initial conditions have emerged for developing new growth points.China's territorial spatial governance faces new missions,necessitating the exploration of the contemporary value of the"pole-axis system"theory to guide the practice of coordinated regional development.Based on the essence of the"pole-axis system"theory,the central place theory,and the central flow theory,this paper proposes a polycentric and coordinated regional development model of large countries.Drawing upon the empirically verified effective radiation radius of first-tier central cities,this paper envisions establishing new first-tier central cities in the northwest and northeast regions,in addition to the existing four first-tier central cities of Beijing,Shanghai,Hong Kong(Shenzhen),and Chongqing.This endeavor aims to establish a multi-tiered system of central cities that relies on metropolitan areas,urban agglomerations,and urban networks to foster specialized division of labor and collaboration among regions,ultimately guiding balanced national development.As a novel application and extension of the"pole-axis system"theory,the polycentric coordinated development of large countries contributes to achieving the diverse goals of"efficiency-equity-security"in the territorial spatial system.Regarding the implementation path,territorial spatial planning should serve as the guiding force,with market mechanisms as the foundation,and the active intervention of a promising government as the support.This will reverse the imbalanced regional development patterns in China,realize regional coordinated development,and provide spatial support for enhancing China's overall competitiveness.
"pole-axis system"theorylarge countriespolycentric modelcoordinated regional developmentthe new development stage
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