Spatial interaction effects on the economic competitiveness of green buildings in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao greater bay area
Lihong Shi
Hainan Vocational University of Science and Technology
Huashan Zhang
Hainan Vocational University of Science and Technology
DOI: https://doi.org/10.59429/pest.v7i3.11523
Keywords: Green economic competitiveness; Spatial interaction; Factor synergy; High-level openness
Abstract
Against the backdrop of global sustainable development and China’s dual carbon strategy, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, as a national benchmark for green transformation, faces core challenges including resource misallocation (43% imbalance in factor allocation) and uneven spatial development. Using the Greater Bay Area as a case study, this research systematically analyzes the influencing mechanisms and enhancement pathways of green economic competitiveness. It reveals regional heterogeneity characteristics and spatial interaction effects, deepens the theoretical framework of “core-periphery-corridor” coordinated development, and constructs an implementation pathway for green transformation driven by highlevel openness. Findings indicate that regional green competitiveness generates networked spillover effects through cross-regional flows of innovation factors (e.g., 32% patent sharing rate in the Guangzhou-Shenzhen Technology Corridor) and coordinated environmental regulation responses (85% coverage of cross-border pollution control). A 10% increase in digital economy penetration drives a 4.6% growth in green total factor productivity across neighboring cities. The “core-periphery-corridor” paradigm effectively optimizes resource misallocation, driving an average annual growth rate of 8.7% in the green competitiveness index. Key drivers include factor synergy (40% improvement in logistics efficiency, 18% contribution from the digital economy) and institutional innovation (green bond issuance exceeding RMB 500 billion). High-level openness (60% share of foreign investment in clean technologies) further boosts green TFP by 25%, with international green patents accounting for 40%. The research established a “dynamic equilibrium between development and conservation” governance paradigm, providing theoretical innovation and practical models for global urban clusters. Future efforts should deepen cross-regional coordination mechanisms, overcome key technological bottlenecks (e.g., hydrogen energy storage, CCUS), refine green financial systems, and enhance participation in global governance to facilitate the international dissemination of China’s green development solutions.
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