The Evolution of Economic Disparity and Coordination Measures in Ancient China's Northern and Southern Economic Development
The historical evolution of the economic disparity between ancient China's northern and southern regions is characterized by dynamic adjustments involving changes in features,nature,and historical progression.The integration of northern and southern econ-omies has been a crucial objective for successive dynasties seeking to strengthen central authority and consolidate regional governance.Factors such as the construction of the Grand Canal,the implementation of differentiated policies,the mobility of officials between the north and south,the development of urban areas alongside a robust market circulation system,and the prosperity of Silk Road trade have played pivotal roles in fostering coordinated development between the two regions.The emergence and widening of the economic gap be-tween northern and southern China have sparked a transformative shift in regional economic patterns,presenting a pressing issue that re-quires attention in promoting coordinated regional development in the contemporary context.