Social Work

Intercity asymmetrical linkages influenced by Spring Festival migration and its multivariate distance determinants: a case study of the Yangtze River Delta Region in China

J. Lin and K. Wu

This paper, conducted by Jinping Lin and Kangmin Wu, delves into the asymmetric spatial intercity linkage network within China's vibrant Yangtze River Delta Region during the Spring Festival migration. The research reveals that, despite technological strides, geographic distance profoundly influences intercity relationships, challenging the notion of the 'death of distance' and providing a new framework for understanding urbanization in China.