Successional Evolution and Behavioral Logic of Vertical and Horizontal Interaction from a Spatial Perspective——A Field Study Based on the Transformation of"Agricultural Pollution Control"in Town R of Northwest China
The tiao-kuai relationship is crucial for understanding"China's governance",but its dynamics remain underex-plored.Using the interaction between R Town and the Environmental Protection Bureau of Y District in agricultural pollu-tion control as a case study,this research deconstructs the evolution and logic of tiao-kuai interactions from a spatial perspective.Findings reveal that tiao operates on discipline,political potential,and process solidification,while kuai operates on reactivity,autonomy,and flexible adaptation.As pollution control pressures increase,tiao-kuai interactions form three spaces:consensus,resistance,and concession,driven by the complex coupling of kuai's autonomy and tiao's political po-tential.In the consensus space,tiao and kuai cooperate symbiotically.In the resistance space,tiao uses administrative pres-sure and oversight,while kuai shifts burdens and relieves pressure.In the concession space,kuai is disadvantaged.This study reveals the evolutionary patterns of tiao-kuai interaction spaces,enriches the research on tiao-kuai relationships,and offers insights for resolving tiao-kuai issues and advancing state governance.