Keynote address at the Third China International Conference on High-End Economic Development, Beijing–Langfang, May 18, 2020.
Thai TV program (November 2019) summarizing the development of the Zhengzhou Aerotropolis and the new aerotropolis being developed on Thailand's Eastern Economic Corridor.
John Kasarda's video remarks at the April 10, 2021 China Economic Development Forum on creating airport-high speed rail synergies in Taiyuan, China. Requirements to optimize these synergies for investment attraction are discussed along with case examples of the Hongqiao CBD in Shanghai and the Zhengzhou Airport Economy Zone in Henan Province.
Thai TV program (November 2019) summarizing the development of the Zhengzhou Aerotropolis and the new aerotropolis being developed on Thailand's Eastern Economic Corridor.
The growth of the Zhengzhou Aerotropolis is highlighted through mid-2021. Focus is on infrastructure and commercial components of Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport, the Comprehensive Bonded Zone, and the 415-square-kilometer Zhengzhou Airport Economy Zone that makes up the aerotropolis.
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China TV program on John Kasarda's Zhengzhou Airport Economy Zone strategic planning work as its Chief Advisor - April 2018
The aerotropolis model is being widely adopted throughout China with more than 100 of its airports and their surrounding areas applying its principles. Leading the way is the Zhengzhou Airport Economy Zone whose remarkable achievements since 2013 in industrial investment, economic output, and aviation-linked trade have earned the reputation as China's Aerotropolis.
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A massive planned economic zone around Zhengzhou (China) International Airport is evolving geared to high-end manufacturing and modern business services. This zone is already the world's single largest platform for smartphone production. Factors contributing to its emergence and growth are described.