On the morning of May 15, 2021, the Seminar on Innovation and Development in Environmental Economic Geography and the New Book Publication Symposium for Advanced Economic Geography were grandly held on the second floor of Peking University (with live streaming online). More than 20 well-known domestic geographic experts, scholars, and leaders from The Commercial Press attended the meeting. The conference included three sessions: the launch seminar of the new book "Advanced Economic Geography," the seminar on innovation and development of environmental economic geography, and the special issue "Innovation and Development of Environmental Economic Geography" in Geographical Research.Group photo of attending guests
1. Release and Discussion of the New Book 'Advanced Economic Geography'
The first session was the launch and seminar of the new book "Advanced Economic Geography," chaired by Professor Feng Changchun from the School of Urban and Environmental Sciences at Peking University, with General Manager Li Ping of The Commercial Press and Professor He Canfei jointly unveiling the new book.Professor Feng Changchun presided over the meeting
Unveiling ceremony for the new book Advanced Economic Geography
Professor He Canfei from Peking University systematically introduced the new book from the perspectives of writing background, purpose, and content design approach. He hopes to showcase the development and changes of economic geography through systematic disciplinary advances, discussing Chinese economic geography within an international disciplinary context, while also absorbing cutting-edge theories and methods from multiple disciplines such as economic geography, urban and regional economics, and urban and regional management.
Professor He Canfei, author, introduces the new book
Experts and scholars have given the book high praise and recognition.
Researcher Jin Fengjun from the Chinese Academy of Sciences congratulated the release of the new book, believing that its publication will become a foundational textbook for future student research and play an extremely important role in discipline development.
Researcher Jin Fengjun from the Chinese Academy of Sciences reviews the new book
Wang Lixin, Director of the Editorial Department of Geographical Research, believes that the publication of this book is a major achievement of Professor He Canfei's long-term academic accumulation. He believes it will bring tremendous social benefits and will surely promote the development of scientific teaching and research, becoming a milestone in the development of economic geography.
Director Wang Lixin of the Editorial Department of Geographical Research provides commentary on the new book
Li Ping, General Manager of The Commercial Press, believes the book is timeless in economic geography research. Based on research and teaching practice, Professor He Canfei has refined the latest achievements in contemporary economic geography and systematically constructed the disciplinary framework of economic geography. At the same time, this book is of great significance for the development of domestic economic geography textbooks and serves as an invaluable reference tool for economic geography research.
Li Ping, General Manager of The Commercial Press, reviews the new book
Professor Zhou Yixing from Peking University stated that Advanced Economic Geography is Professor He Canfei's masterpiece, marking another peak following Peking University's Yang Wuyang edition of Advanced Economic Geography, presenting fresh reflections and summaries in economic geography in the new century.
Professor Zhou Yixing from Peking University reviews the new book
Professor Wang Jici of Peking University highly praised Professor He Canfei's work, stating that the book's content is very comprehensive and in-depth, systematic, and integrates Chinese thinking based on the latest foreign research advances.
Professor Wang Jici from Peking University reviews the new book
As Professor He Canfei's former teacher, Professor Liang Jinshe from Beijing Normal University considers this book very valuable, comprehensive, and a systematic graduate textbook that is very meaningful for students majoring in economic geography and important for the future development of the discipline.
Professor Liang Jinshe from Beijing Normal University reviews the new book
Professor Lu Yuqi of Nanjing Normal University considers this book a very valuable and meaningful work, offering a large amount of English and Chinese literature, making it an important reference for students and researchers.
Professor Lu Yuqi from Nanjing Normal University commented on the new book
Liu Weidong, a researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, pointed out that the book is systematic and detailed, with many documents condensed into a single sentence, so the process of explaining to students is a challenge for teachers. How to help students understand and understand is something teachers need to pay attention to.
Researcher Liu Weidong from the Chinese Academy of Sciences commented on the new book
Professor Li Guoping of Peking University believes that scholars should deeply understand and enrich the thought of geography. The book is very systematic and contains extensive literature research, making it crucial for economic geography and helping everyone understand its development.
Professor Li Guoping of Peking University reviews the new book
Professor Liu Zhi of Peking University warmly congratulated Professor He Canfei on his new book, stating that this textbook is of great significance to economic geography and helps students achieve systematic learning and improvement.
Professor Liu Zhi from Peking University reviews the new book
Director Li Juan of The Commercial Press expressed her honor to publish this book and felt the dedication of Professor He Canfei's team. This book is of great significance to the development of the discipline and is a groundbreaking textbook.
Director Li Juan of The Commercial Press commented on the new book
2. Seminar on Innovation and Development in Environmental Economic Geography
After the new book launch symposium, the seminar on innovation and development in environmental economic geography was successfully held. Several senior economic geographers reported their recent research insights and progress to the audience.
1. Wang Jici—Thoughts on Popular Science Education in Economic Geography
Professor Wang Jici believes that the development of the discipline requires universalist popular science education. In popular science education, writing should be concise and easy to understand. At the same time, it is necessary to cultivate students' understanding of society, guide their observation and thinking about things, and stimulate their interest in learning.
Professor Wang Jici gave a report
2. Jin Fengjun—Disciplinary Innovation in Economic Geography in the New Era
Professor Jin Fengjun pointed out that how to coordinate the development model of economic growth, social development, and environmental protection is a major challenge facing geography. There are several major directions for innovation in future disciplines: first, integration with economics; Second, integration with sociology; Third, integration with ecology.
Professor Jin Fengjun gave a report
3. Sun Jiuwen—The Integration, Development, and Transformation of Regional Economics and Economic Geography
Professor Sun Jiuwen believes that the three integrations of regional economics and economic geography each give them more common attributes, but also create distinct characteristics between the two disciplines. Economic geography has a strong foundational academic attribute, which is the secret behind its enduring popularity.
Professor Sun Jiuwen gave a report
4. Lu Yuqi—Analysis of the Dual Circulation and Dual-Core Structures and the Evolution of China's Spatial Pattern
Professor Lu Yuqi analyzed the future evolution of China's spatial pattern from the perspectives of dual circulation theory and dual-core structure theory, and offered unique reflections. He believes that the development model of coastal cities will undergo changes, and the domestic circulation will bring new development and opportunities to Chinese cities, profoundly transforming China's future spatial pattern.
Professor Lu Yuqi gave a report
5. Liu Weidong—Research on China's 2030 Carbon Peak Pathway
Researcher Liu Weidong introduced research on the optimization pathway for China to achieve its 2030 carbon emission peak target. Using relevant models, the study calculates the feasibility of achieving carbon peaking while maintaining target GDP growth, and explores whether adjusting key factors such as industrial structure, energy structure, and household consumption can ensure carbon neutrality.
Researcher Liu Weidong gave a report
3. Special Issue Discussion on "Innovation and Development in Environmental Economic Geography."
On the afternoons of May 15 and 16, under the moderation of Associate Professor Mao Xiyan of Nanjing University, teachers and students from across the country reported on their research progress on environmental economic geography through both online and offline channels. Director Wang Lixin from the Editorial Department of Geographical Research, Professor He Canfei from Peking University, and Researcher Zhu Shengjun provided comments, acknowledging everyone's enthusiasm and contributions to the discipline, and offering valuable suggestions based on their presentations.Teachers and students actively participate in academic discussions
At noon on May 16, the academic seminar concluded successfully. We thank all the attending leaders, teachers, and students for their strong support, and hope that China's economic geography will continue to flourish and thrive in the future!
