Governance of Mega-cities in the Context of Chinese Modernization:Political Logic,Strategic Positioning and Development Pathways
Mega-cities are the core engine and key carrier of Chinese modernization,and their governance effect is directly related to the promotion effect of Chinese modernization.The political logic underpinning Chinese modernization fundamentally shapes the governance structures of China's mega-cities.The"Two Overall Situations",the principles of socialism with Chinese characteristics,the concept of the"People's City",and the ideals of coordinated development respectively define the historical context,political connotation,value orientation,and operational requirements for mega-cities.Under this logic,the governance of mega-cities serves a strategic role in Chinese modernization by bridging the state and society,acting as the foundational unit of national governance,driving modernization through economic activities,and fostering symbiotic development via its integrative and catalytic effects.To advance Chinese modernization,mega-cities should accelerate the transformation of their governance model.This involves the leadership of Party building,refined governance,and adaptive governance strategies to correspondingly achieve the reshaping of governance entities,the reconstruction of governance mechanisms,and the optimization of governance objectives,so as to fulfill the historical mission of"great cities in great country"and"powerful cities in powerful country"for Chinese modernization.
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