| 摘要: |
| 实现国土空间治理“数字化”向“数智化”以至“数治化”转型，是空间治理能力现代化的重要标志。在分析国土空间数字化治理概念演变与界定其内涵特征的基础上，借助 Citespace软件对 2010年—2023年国内外已有研究成果进行可视化分析，对比国内外研究差异。随后进一步明确当下我国国土空间数字化治理在认知、技术、价值等层面的诉求，明确提出新时期我国国土空间数字化治理应实现从“等级线性”到“扁平非标”的理念转变、从“时空锚定”到“流动融合”的范式转变、从“零和博弈”到“责权同构”的路径转变，研究结果可为加快推动国土空间治理能力现代化提供思路借鉴。 |
| 关键词: 国土空间 数字化治理 研究进展 现实诉求 逻辑转型 |
| DOI： |
| 分类号:F205;TU98 |
| 基金项目:国家自然科学基金青年科学基金项目（项目批准号：52408085） |
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| Research Progress, Realistic Demands, and Logical Transformation in Digital Governance of National Territory Space |
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SHEN Jing1, WANGYIFEI2, TAN Chang3, ZHAI Duanqiang4
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1.Jiaxing Planning Management Service Center;2.The College of Architecture and Urban Planning of Tongji University;3.Hunan Provincial Institute of Land and Resources Planning;4.Postdoctoral Fellow, School of Architecture and Urban Planning, Tongji University
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| Abstract: |
| The digital transformation of territorial spatial governance has become a pivotal symbol of modernizing national governance capacity. In the context of rapid technological advancement and evolving governance demands, China is moving beyond basic “digitalization” to a more intelligent and integrated model of “intelligent governance” driven by big data, AI, and systemic thinking. This paper aims to systematically examine the conceptual evolution, current challenges, and transformation logic of territorial spatial digital governance in China, with the goal of offering theoretical and practical guidance for enhancing spatial governance capacity in the digital era.
First, the study traces the historical progression of spatial governance from early urban management practices to the contemporary emphasis on holistic territorial spatial governance. It clarifies the conceptual connotation of digital governance in this field, which involves not only the application of digital tools for land use monitoring and planning but also the restructuring of governance objectives, processes, and actor relationships. The paper defines digital territorial spatial governance as a governance model characterized by multi-dimensional coordination, real-time data interaction, and value-driven collaboration. Its key features include element-wide management, spatiotemporal integration, and functional coupling across diverse governance subjects.
Utilizing Citespace for bibliometric visualization, the study analyzes 884 academic publications from 2010 to 2023, comprising 530 international (WOS) and 354 domestic (CNKI) research articles. The analysis reveals substantial differences in focus areas: international studies emphasize dynamic land use management, participatory digital platforms, and ecosystem-based governance, whereas domestic research tends to focus on technical infrastructure construction, administrative regulation, and integration with territorial spatial planning mechanisms. The comparison suggests a pressing need for China to shift from a tool-oriented to a systemic and cognitive transformation of digital governance.
Building on the literature review, the paper identifies three major dimensions of current governance demands in China: cognitive, technical, and value-based. Cognitively, current practices still rely heavily on linear, top-down planning paradigms, underestimating the complexity and non-linearity of spatial systems. Technically, there exists a mismatch between the rapid evolution of digital technologies and their integration into governance workflows, often leading to fragmented systems and inconsistent data quality. In terms of values, the governance framework lacks a robust mechanism for mutual trust among government, market, and society, hindering cooperative action and inclusive decision-making.
To address these challenges, the study proposes a threefold transformation pathway for digital territorial spatial governance in China:
(1)Conceptual Transformation:?From “hierarchical and linear” to “flat and non-standard.” Traditional territorial spatial planning in China is often confined within the rigid “five-level and three-type” structure, where top-down directives dominate and spatial plans are standardized. The new approach advocates for a more adaptive, locally differentiated governance logic that accommodates non-standard spatial scenarios and emphasizes full-cycle integration from planning, implementation to supervision through digital platforms.
(2)Paradigm Shift:?From “spatiotemporal anchoring” to “fluid integration.” Existing governance paradigms prioritize fixed timeframes and predefined spatial zoning, which fail to respond to the dynamic nature of socio-spatial change. A new paradigm leverages digital technologies to understand and respond to fluid interactions between physical space (“form”) and virtual flows (“flow”), integrating macro-level spatial dynamics, meso-level human activity patterns, and micro-level design practices to support scenario-based, adaptive governance.
(3)Pathway Adjustment:?From “zero-sum competition” to “co-construction of rights and responsibilities.” Previous governance efforts were often characterized by fragmented departmental interests and jurisdictional conflicts. This paper suggests building a collaborative governance ecosystem where digital platforms enable cross-boundary coordination, data sharing, and policy synergy. It also emphasizes reforming the spatial use control system, balancing development and protection through flexible compensation mechanisms, value redistribution, and shared accountability among governance actors.
By reconciling these three dimensions, the study articulates a logic of governance transformation that transcends technological determinism and embraces structural reform. This transformation is not merely about deploying smart tools but about rethinking institutional arrangements, stakeholder relations, and planning logic under the influence of digitalization. Ultimately, the paper argues that digital territorial spatial governance in China should evolve toward an adaptive, co-produced, and ecologically rational model that supports full-element, full-process, and full-cycle governance of territorial space.
The findings of this study provide both analytical clarity and strategic orientation for future research and policymaking. They underscore the importance of embedding digital thinking into governance cultures, promoting the fusion of technology and spatial functionality, and enhancing institutional resilience in the face of complexity. As China moves toward building a “Beautiful Digital China,” the modernization of spatial governance capabilities through digital transformation will play a vital role in enabling sustainable development, improving human-environment relationships, and realizing national spatial strategies. |
| Key words: National territory space Digital governance Research progress Realistic demands Logical transformation |
