Research on the regional spatial structure and characteristics from the space of flows perspective based on big data: take Guizhou province in China as an example

Abstract

From the perspective of Space of Flows, taking Take Guizhou Province in China as an example, this paper explores the regional city network from population flow connection (physical connection) and economic flow connection (non-physical connection) by mainly using mobile signaling migration data and enterprise big data. The following conclusions can be drawn: 1) The overall pattern of the city network in Guizhou Province presents a multi-level Core-Periphery structure. 2)Top two cities in Guizhou Province have formed a strong economic link, but the actual population flow needs to be strengthened. 3)The network hinterland of Guiyang covers the whole province, but the network hinterland of Zunyi is mainly concentrated in its city and has not had a radiation effect on other areas of the whole province.

Keywords: Space of Flows, City Network, Guizhou Province, Population Flow, Economic Flow