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A tale of three cities : urban governance of Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Singapore during COVID-19 / Edmund Li Sheng.

The proposed book presents the cutting-edge research on the urban development of three cities: Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Singapore. By comparing their responses to the COVID-19 pandemic from an international political economic perspective, this book examines the commonalities and differences in urban...

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Online Access: Full Text (via Springer)
Main Author: Sheng, Edmund Li (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Singapore : Springer Nature Singapore Pte. Limited, [2024]
Series:Sustainable development goals series.
Subjects:
City planning > China > Shanghai.
City planning > China > Hong Kong.
City planning > Singapore.
Table of Contents:
  • Intro
  • Preface
  • Contents
  • 1 Dynamic Clearing or Coexistence? A Tale of Three Cities and Their COVID-19 Responses
  • Abstract
  • 1.1 Clinging: The Breaking and Recasting of the Shanghai Model
  • 1.2 Swinging: Push and Pull in Hong Kong
  • 1.3 Veering: Singapore's Choice of "Lives or Life"
  • 1.4 Conclusion
  • References
  • 2 Divergence of Anti-pandemic Policies: Origin and Development
  • Abstract
  • 2.1 Strict Quarantine: A Common Choice in the Early Stage of the Pandemic
  • 2.2 Precision Anti-pandemic Strategies: From Myth to Debacle
  • 2.3 The Debate on "Lying Flat": a Tug-of-War Between Politics and Science?
  • 2.4 Summary
  • References
  • 3 Differences and Similarities in Urban Governance During the Pandemic
  • Abstract
  • 3.1 Menace and Resilience of Executive-Led Political Systems
  • 3.2 Challenges for Rule of Law and Justice
  • 3.3 A Rigorous Test of Governance Capability
  • 3.4 Summary
  • References
  • 4 Crisis Management During the Pandemic
  • Abstract
  • 4.1 The "Black Swan" and the "Gray Rhino": Endless Challenges
  • 4.2 Trust or Arrogance: Transparency and Public Opinion
  • 4.3 Challenges for Government Responsiveness
  • 4.4 Summary
  • References
  • 5 Revitalization: New Opportunities and Challenges in the Post-pandemic Era
  • Abstract
  • 5.1 Shanghai and Dual Circulation: China's "Hedged Integration"?
  • 5.2 Hong Kong in the Greater Bay Area: Seeking Economic Transformation and Sustainable Development
  • 5.3 Singapore Eyeing Talents and Capital: Enhancing Competitive Advantage in Global Investment
  • 5.4 Summary
  • References
  • 6 Future Frontiers: A Tale of Three Cities and the World
  • Abstract
  • 6.1 Staying Connected to the World: A Difficult Necessity Before the End of the Pandemic
  • 6.2 Offense and Defense: How Three Cities Engage in International Interaction
  • 6.3 Dynamic Coopetition: A Wrestle Among Three Cities
  • 6.4 Summary
  • References
  • Conclusion

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