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Polycentric Governance for High-Quality Coordinated Development of Tongzhou and the Three Northern Counties of Langfang

Keyu ShenBeijing Normal University*

* Corresponding author: [email protected]

Abstract

In recent years, despite the achievements made in Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei coordinated development, there remains a certain gap in development among regions. Tongzhou District of Beijing and the Three Northern Counties of Langfang City are geographically adjacent, with the expectation and foundation for coordinated development. Taking the two places as a pilot demonstration area can accumulate experience for promoting Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei coordinated development. Polycentric governance theory emphasizes cooperative governance by multiple subjects, attempts to break the traditional pattern of government power, and forms a governance network with multiple power centers. Based on this theory, this study analyzes the current mechanism obstacles, including strong administrative color in resource allocation, low participation of market subjects, absence of social organization intervention, and weak public participation awareness. It also proposes innovative paths under the guidance of polycentric governance theory: giving full play to the decisive role of the market in resource allocation, avoiding homogeneous competition through overall regional functional positioning and staggered urban functional development, attaching importance to and leveraging the role of market and social forces, and ensuring the stability and continuity of policy implementation.

Keywords: Polycentric Governance; Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Coordinated Development; Realistic Dilemmas; Mechanism Innovation
Published: June 1, 2026
DOI: 10.54254/2753-7064/2026.33970
Volume: CHR Vol.111
pp. 68-76
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