Abstract
While China’s experience of using special economic zones (SEZs) for advancing economic development is a model increasingly adopted in other developing countries, the processes involved in replicating this model elsewhere and the outcomes of such replication remain little understood. This review article’s nested examination of three relevant strands of literature and two case studies of India and Ethiopia indicates that successful replication of China’s SEZ-led development would involve deliberate processes of adaptation from the original model. Replication must be “smart,” by taking into account the temporal, systemic, and other discrepancies between the Chinese model and the replicating country; replicating the benefits of China’s approach whilst
avoiding the drawbacks; and maximising the positive effects of direct Chinese involvement and investments while reducing negative repercussions.
avoiding the drawbacks; and maximising the positive effects of direct Chinese involvement and investments while reducing negative repercussions.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 248-262 |
Number of pages | 15 |
Journal | Journal of Current Chinese Affairs |
Volume | 50 |
Issue number | 2 |
Early online date | 24 Mar 2021 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Aug 2021 |
Bibliographical note
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King's Together FundFunding
Funders | Funder number |
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King's College London | |
King's College London |
Keywords
- China
- Chinese international investments
- industrialisation
- special economic zones
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Sociology and Political Science
- Political Science and International Relations
- Economics, Econometrics and Finance(all)