Chen Guanlin 陈冠霖

Education:
BSc. London School of Economics and Political Science
MSc. London School of Economics and Political Science

Research Interests:
Business History; Urban History; Technology History; History of Ports; Military History; Study of Special Economic Zones

Self-Introduction:
I am a typical “second generation of Shenzhen”, having grown up hearing about the “Shenzhen miracle”. However, the more I learned and travelled, the more I realized that Shenzhen is a unique place, one that cannot be explained by the success stories of other cities or by any existing theories. This unfulfilled curiosity also extends to my other areas of interest, such as global port cities and maritime commerce.

Thesis Advisor: A/P Zhou Taomo

Thesis Title: The “Urban Eco-system” for Industrial Upgrade: Industrial Policies, Urban Governance and Financial Modernization in Shenzhen, 1987-1997 (tentative)

Thesis Research Area:
The thesis researches the economic and social policies in Shenzhen, ranging from financial modernization, business regulation, industrial policies and urban governance in Shenzhen to illustrate how Shenzhen managed to revive itself and become competitive after losing its "special status".