WANG Shifu, LIAN Dongxin, LONG Haiyan, LI Xinjian

Keywords： Maritime City; Conceptual Framework; Spatial Governance; Land-Sea Coordination; Planning System

Abstract：

Accelerating the planning and development of maritime cities constitutes a key measure in implementing China’s strategy of building a strong maritime nation and advancing the construction of high-quality, integrated land-sea spatial systems. Existing research is marked by a mismatch between domestic and international perspectives, dispersed theoretical perspectives, and fragmented findings, which hinders its ability to systematically inform maritime city planning practices. This paper adopts an interpretive review approach, grounded in a conceptual clarification of “maritime cities” to develop an analytical framework based on the dimensions of space, function, and governance. It systematically synthesizes key themes, recent advancements, and existing limitations within each dimension. On this analysis, the paper advocates for a future research agenda that constructs an integrated spatial theoretical model linking hinterlands, marine urban cores, and forelands; establishes a comprehensive platform for the collection, sharing, and monitoring of functional urban-marine data; and refines a governance system geared toward land-sea coordination and spatial precision. These efforts aim to provide a theoretical foundation and practical guidance for advancing maritime city planning within the broader context of China’s path to modernization.

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