China, the Global infrastructure race and its urban impacts

Written By Vicky Simpson

In this feature of the Urban Radar Podcast, Tom Goodfellow and Beth Perry discuss the Global Infrastructure Race with colleagues from the Urban Institute, recorded live as part of the UI’s 10 year anniversary celebrations.

Drawing on insights emerging from the GlobalCORRIDOR and Pluralize projects, Jon Silver, Zhengli Huang and Linda Westman share their interpretation of the Global Infrastructure Race, its urban impacts and how we can centre and decentre the role of China. Specifically, they discuss:

  • What is the Global Infrastructure Race and how can we understand its diverse geopolitical and economic manifestations?

  • How can historical and contemporary analysis help unpack the role of China and Chinese investments?

  • What are the impacts on cities and urban inequalities of these activities in and beyond China?   

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