The multipolar network spatial organization of regional economy: concepts, characteristics and research values

Purpose This study explores the multipolar network spatial organization of the regional economy, clarifies its connotation, characteristics and value and provides theoretical and practical support for solving regional economic strategic issues, building a new development pattern and promoting Chinese modernization. Design/methodology/approach This paper defines the connotation of the multipolar network spatial organization of regional economy, elaborates its formation mechanism (from integrated mutualistic symbiosis of multiple growth poles and spatial economic networks via spatial combination and functional interaction), summarizes its characteristics and analyzes its theoretical and practical value. Findings The multipolar network spatial organization of regional economy is a novel regional economic spatial form with uniqueness, systematicity, spatiality, dynamism and diversity. The research is significant: theoretically, it establishes an original theory and enriches the theoretical system of regional economic spatial organization; practically, it provides new ideas and paths for solving China's regional economic challenges, building a new development pattern and advancing high-quality Chinese modernization. Originality/value This study clarifies the connotation and formation mechanism of the multipolar network spatial organization, enriches its theoretical system with an original framework and links theory with practice to provide feasible paths for China's regional economic development, with important theoretical and practical value.