Spatial Economic Network of China’s Lithium Industry: A Geo-Analytical Perspective on Lithium-Related Listed Firms
Journal Title: Journal of Green Economy and Low-Carbon Development - Year 2024, Vol 3, Issue 3
Abstract
Lithium, as a critical resource underpinning strategic emerging industries, has garnered significant global attention due to its pivotal role in energy storage and clean energy applications. This study delineates the spatial economic network of China’s lithium industry by analysing data derived from lithium-related listed firms and their subsidiaries registered within the country. Employing social network analysis (SNA) and GeoDetector methods, the spatial characteristics and determinants of the economic network are systematically investigated. The findings reveal that lithium-related listed firms are predominantly concentrated in economically developed regions, including the Yangtze River Delta, Pearl River Delta, Hubei Province, and Henan Province. The economic network exhibits sparse connectivity but displays a small-world effect, characterised by a hierarchical structure with Shenzhen as the central hub, supported by significant nodes in Ningde and Shanghai. A distinct east-west disparity is observed, with dense linkages in the east contrasting with sparse connections in the west. Core cities within the network, primarily located in coastal regions, are identified as possessing strong economic development, favourable resource endowment, or well-established industrial foundations. These cities exhibit notable spatial agglomeration patterns around regional cores. Furthermore, the economic network is profoundly influenced by factors including economic development levels, local innovation capacity, openness to trade and investment, and policy environments conducive to industrial growth. These findings provide valuable insights into the spatial structure and driving mechanisms of China’s lithium industry, offering a robust basis for formulating targeted strategies to enhance the sector’s development and competitiveness.
Authors and Affiliations
Haiyan Zhou, Zhimin Ren, Feng Hu, Liping Qiu, Bingnan Guo, Hao Hu, Xiaoping Wang, Shaobin Wei
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