Development zone policy and urban carbon emissions: empirical evidence from the construction of national high-tech industrial development zones in China

Has the Establishment of High-Tech Zones Improved Urban Economic Resilience? Evidence from Prefecture-Level Cities in China

“…Development zones are policy tools used by various countries to promote economic development in specific regions. These zones have several main objectives, such as attracting foreign direct investment, promoting concentrated industrial growth, encouraging technological innovation, creating employment opportunities, and accelerating regional economic progress [52][53][54][55][56]. Consequently, different countries have established their own development zones, including free trade zones, industrial parks, economic and technological development zones, and industrial or science and technology parks [53,[57][58][59].…”

“…They explore green, low-carbon, and sustainable development paths to attain the goals of carbon peak and carbon neutrality. Additionally, high-tech zones strive to lead in the development of new energy, new technology, and novel business models within green and low-carbon industries [52,55,64,65]. The concept of urban economic resilience emphasizes elements such as economic diversity, scientific and technological innovation, resource sustainability, crisis response, and international competitiveness.…”

“…High-tech zones concentrate capital, labor, and technology in technologically advanced areas while phasing out polluting, energy-intensive, and inefficient enterprises [55,64]. This shift allows for more effective resource allocation to enterprises with higher productivity, thereby fostering the emergence of new industries.…”

A novel target design and path planning model for regional peak carbon dioxide emissions

“…Reference [7] analyzes the current situation of carbon emissions of enterprises in different energy types and industries, and then uses the Kaya model to set a variety of independent scenarios for peak carbon dioxide emissions, forecasts the total carbon emissions and the time of peak carbon dioxide emissions under different scenarios, scientifically selects corresponding paths of carbon emission reduction based on the development characteristics of Xi 'an High-Tech Zone, and gives reasonable emission reduction suggestions. Based on the LEAP model, reference [8] sets five types of scenarios, including baseline scenario, non-industrial emission reduction, industrywide general emission reduction, industry-wide intensive emission reduction and deep emission reduction, analyzes the changes in energy consumption demand and carbon dioxide emissions under each scenario, evaluates the contribution of various measures to carbon emission reduction, and puts forward policy suggestions for the park to achieve the goal of peak carbon dioxide emissions. According to the principle of "scientific supply to meet reasonable demand", reference [9] designs three power transformation scenarios, including ideal, balanced and autonomous, and gives the corresponding power system development path.…”

A Study on the Impact of the Policy of "Promoting Construction by Promotion" in High-tech Zones on the Innovation of Enterprises in the Guangdong and Guangxi Provinces

“…These zones also serve as concentrated hubs where scientific and technological achievements can be maximally translated into tangible outcomes. High-tech zone" as the government to implement the innovation-driven development strategy, adhere to the scientific and technological innovation in China's modernization in the overall situation of the central position, in promoting enterprise innovation, enhance the level of urban innovation, optimize industrial structure, accelerate regional development and so on play a vital role [1] . The 'hightech zone' concept aligns with the government's pursuit of an innovation-driven development strategy, solidifying scientific and technological innovation at the core of China's modernization agenda.…”