How new regional industrial paths emerge constitutes one of the core issues in evolutionary economic geography. Recently, evolutionary economic geographers have recognized that a singular structural perspective is insufficient to explain the development processes of new regional industrial paths. By integrating concepts from innovation systems theory, transition studies, and institutional research, they emphasize the critical role of actors and their agencies in shaping new regional industrial paths. However, current research remains fragmented and has yet to develop systematic literature reviews or comprehensive syntheses. Thus, this study distinguishes between structural and agency perspectives in evolutionary economic geography, delineates how different types of agencies influence new regional industrial path, clarifies the strategic actions of diverse actors and their exercised agencies, and underscores the critical role of collective action and collective agency in regional new industrial path. Building on existing research, this paper argues that future studies should prioritize agency research within the Chinese context, clarify the roles of reproductive agency and peripheral actors in new regional industrial path, and differentiate types of agencies involved across distinct path development models.

In the context of digital transformation in tourism, tourism live streaming (TLS) has emerged as a novel virtual tourism experience, enabling participants to interact in real time with hosts/KOLs and scenic destinations. Drawing on dual-process theories of emotion, this study develops and validates a conceptual model of emotional and sentimental experience in TLS, integrating both explicit (verbal, self-reported) and implicit (facial expression-based) expression processes. Using a convergent mixed-method design, multimodal data from 41 tourism live streaming informants were collected, including facial emotion recognition via FaceReader software and semi-structured interviews. The results show that implicit expressions effectively captured short-lived and often negative emotions, such as anger or sadness, which were frequently underrepresented in verbal responses. In contrast, participants' self-report tended to highlight positive emotional memories, such as satisfaction, happiness, and inspiration. Dynamic temporal analyses further revealed distinct emotional patterns across three key phases of livestreaming experience: an anticipatory beginning, a peak interaction phase with high emotional volatility, and a reflective ending. These patterns suggest that emotional experience in TLS is phase-dependent and socially constructed through both interaction quality and content resonance. Furthermore, sentimental outcomes are reflected in core dimensions such as "enjoyment and autonomy", "inspiration and arousal", and "existence and identity".

Cross-border commuting is a defining feature of economic globalization and regional integration. This study examines mainland Chinese migrant workers commuting between Zhuhai and Macao in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, a representative cross-border commuting region in China, to uncover the specific mechanisms by which "institutional" migration infrastructure shapes cross-border commuting patterns. Adopting the paradigm of historical institutionalism, this study emphasizes the historical evolution of institutional migration infrastructure and the socioeconomic outcomes produced at each stage of its development. We use document analysis as the primary research method, involving an in-depth examination of official legal documents, policy files, and various labor force related data from the Macao Special Administrative Region government archives since 1980. This method allows for a comprehensive analysis of how specific institutional migration infrastructures influence distinct patterns of cross-border commuting over time, capturing the underlying mechanisms that create, sustain, and transform these commuting patterns. Findings from this study reveal that institutional migration infrastructure changes have driven an evolution in migrant workers' commuting patterns, unfolding across three distinct stages: "no cross-border commuting, " "small-scale cross-border commuting, " and "large-scale cross-border commuting."

In the backdrop of solidifying gains achieved in poverty alleviation and intensifying support efforts in post-poverty regions, there's an urgent need to strengthen the sustainable development capacity of relocated communities for poverty alleviation. This imperative aligns closely with the national strategy aimed at propelling rural revitalization and attaining equitable prosperity. Drawing upon sustainable development theory, this study lays out a conceptual framework for the sustainable development of these relocated communities. The research conducts a thorough evaluation of the sustainable development effectiveness and obstacles encountered by these communities. By analyzing the spatial differentiation characteristics of sustainable development, a classification system is proposed for sustainable development pathways across various regions. Findings reveal that: Overall, the sustainable development effectiveness of relocated communities for poverty alleviation in Shuicheng district is moderately satisfactory, with minimal variation observed across communities but significant disparities in obstacles. Particularly noteworthy is the distinct 'coreperiphery' hierarchical structure observed in the sustainable development of relocated communities for poverty alleviation. Based on variations in sustainable development effectiveness and obstacles across communities, and considering local resource endowments, environmental conditions, and socio-economic attributes, this study proposes three distinct pathways for sustainable development: consolidation and expansion, enhancement and optimization, and leadership and deepening.