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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Singapore :
Springer Singapore Pte. Limited,
2024.
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| Series: | Sustainable development goals series
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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.