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Structural and agentic powers in university-based regional innovation across Chinese core and non-core cities

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  • Yang Liu
  • Wenying Fu
  • Daniel Schiller

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This study investigates the interplay of structural and agentic power in shaping university-based National Research and Development Institutes (NRDIs) across six Chinese cities. It identifies three dynamics between structural and agentic powers – strong-strong reinforcement, weak-weak constraints and misaligned relations – and examines their impact on innovation governance. Findings highlight how local governments and universities collaborate under varying institutional and spatial conditions. The study offers theoretical insights into structure-agency interactions and policy recommendations for improving regional coordination and innovation capacity. It underscores the potential of university-based NRDIs as tools for decentralised, place-based innovation, particularly in addressing regional disparities in China.

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  • Yang Liu & Wenying Fu & Daniel Schiller, 2025. "Structural and agentic powers in university-based regional innovation across Chinese core and non-core cities," Regional Studies, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 59(1), pages 2555873-255, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:regstd:v:59:y:2025:i:1:p:2555873
    DOI: 10.1080/00343404.2025.2555873
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