Spatial Distribution and Spillover Effect of New Employment in the Strategic Industries: A Case Study in Nine Cities of the Pearl River Delta, China

Abstract

This study conducted a detailed examination of the spatial distribution of new employment in strategic industries in the nine cities of the Pearl River Delta, using big data on new employment and enterprise data derived from recruitment websites and enterprise search platform. By applying methods such as average nearest neighbor distance and Bivariate Moran's I, the research aims to provide an in-depth understanding of the spatial characteristics and variations in new employment in strategic industries. Results show the following: ① The overall spatial pattern of new employment in strategic industries is characterized by a dual-core structure centered around Guangzhou and Shenzhen, with collaborative development between Guangzhou-Foshan and Shenzhen-Dongguan along the Guangzhou-Shenzhen innovation corridor. ② Different strategic industries displayed distinct spatial patterns of new employment, with the highest concentration observed in the central districts of cities such as Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Foshan, and Dongguan, as well as in high-tech industrial parks. The next-generation Electronics industry's employment demand showed the highest level of spatial agglomeration. ③ The analysis of the spatial correlation between strategic industry enterprises and new employment revealed a spillover effects, which promotes job creation in surrounding areas. By identifying the spatial distribution characteristics of new employment in strategic industries and analyzing the trend of strategic industrial development, this study is expected to provide reasonable and comprehensive guidance for urban planning and cooperation and offer new perspectives for formulating policy implications related to strategic industries and talent employment.