Mapping the spatial disparities and network structures of the global value chain
A value flow perspective
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 8248310 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Xiquan Zhao (0009-0004-8019-098X), Wei Chen (0000-0002-9419-148X) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Publication date | 2026-12-31 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Regional Studies Regional Science (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2168-1376 • E-ISSN: 2168-1376 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/21681376.2026.2620940 |
| OpenAlex | W7128422029 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 4 |
As a major manifestation of economic globalisation, the global value chain (GVC) increasingly exhibits a complex network structure, yet its connectivity remains underexplored. Using the Asian Development Bank’s multi-regional input-output table, this study visualises cross-border value flows through geographic network mapping and non-ribbon chord diagrams. The results show a ‘tri-polar’ GVC network structure and six blocs, with globalisation-regionalisation interactions in value flows becoming increasingly prominent
Chord (peer-to-peer · Flow network · Global value chain · Perspective (graphical · Spatial network · Value (mathematics · Value network · Environmental Impact and Sustainability · Global trade and economics · Global trade, sustainability, and social impact
| Highly cited | No |
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