Evolution of the Complex Network Topology of Producer Services and the Dynamic Upgrading of Manufacturing Value Chain in Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area

Chuqi Chen; Sheng Liu

doi:10.54691/fhss.v2i8.1665

Authors

Chuqi Chen
Sheng Liu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54691/fhss.v2i8.1665

Keywords:

Producer Services; Upgrading of Manufacturing Value Chain; Complex Network Topology.

Abstract

In the context of close integration of economic globalization and of local production networks, the network topology of producer service formed by the linkage between producer service and manufacturing industry has attracted widespread concern. Based on the research perspective of complex network theory, this paper theoretically analyzes the impact mechanism of how the evolution of network topology of producer service promotes the upgrading of manufacturing’s value chain. In addition, taking the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area as research object, this paper further analyzes the evolution characteristics of network topology, such as the breadth, intensity and centrality of network connection of producer service, so as to identify the interactive efficiency between producer services and the upgrading of manufacturing value chain. Finally, this paper proposes the path of coordinated development of network topology of producer services and manufacturing value chain.

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