The chapter explores the prominence of Johannesburg in South Africa's business and tech sectors, contrasting it with China's city clusters like the Yangtze River Delta region. It delves into historical and contemporary factors shaping urban development in these regions, highlighting the significance of infrastructure and industry concentration. The discussion emphasizes the evolution of cities into hubs for various industries and the impact of historical legacies on their growth.
Having the greatest number of cities with population above one million, China’s big cities and city clusters present a unique advantage in sustaining growth and injecting vigor into the world economy, which is yet to fully recover from the impact of COVID and geopolitical tensions. On the show: Laiming, Niu Honglin & Brandon Yates.