A comparative study of economic activity and sustainable development in China and Three South Asian Countries

Abstract This research assesses the present status of societal advancement, economic activity and sustainable development in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh within South Asia. These countries were selected on the basis of their population size and geographical importance, for having comparison with C...

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Main Authors: Jingwei Zhuang, Muhammad Bilawal Khaskheli, Chenghuan Shen, Muhammad Afaq Haider Jafri, Imran Haider Shamsi
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Language:English
Published: Springer 2025-03-01
Series:Discover Sustainability
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/s43621-025-00885-8
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description Abstract This research assesses the present status of societal advancement, economic activity and sustainable development in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh within South Asia. These countries were selected on the basis of their population size and geographical importance, for having comparison with China, renowned for its vast population, extensive landmass and rapid economic expansion. Analyzing the intricacies and resemblances among these variables is imperative for well-informed policy formulation and the initiation of sustainable, environmentally conscious initiatives related to climate change which profoundly influences the country's developmental path and the welfare of its populace and social framework. By employing a research methodology that combines qualitative and quantitative approaches, rigor is ensured, focusing on current data to maintain relevance and timeliness. The findings offer valuable directions for policymakers, academics and stakeholders, supporting decision-making ground in evidence that fosters corporate social responsibility (CSR), sustainable progress and intercountry collaboration. In addition, this study highlights the significance of continual dialogue among nations striving for fair, all-encompassing economic and environmentally sustainable progress, citing China as a role model worthy of emulation.
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spelling doaj-art-cbab04fffb5e4081b8d1e9113a8a19bc2025-08-20T02:11:50ZengSpringerDiscover Sustainability2662-99842025-03-016112110.1007/s43621-025-00885-8A comparative study of economic activity and sustainable development in China and Three South Asian CountriesJingwei Zhuang0Muhammad Bilawal Khaskheli1Chenghuan Shen2Muhammad Afaq Haider Jafri3Imran Haider Shamsi4School of Marxism, Zhejiang UniversitySchool of Law, Hainan UniversitySchool of Marxism, Zhejiang UniversityCollege of Economics and Management, Beijing University of TechnologyDepartment of Agronomy, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang UniversityAbstract This research assesses the present status of societal advancement, economic activity and sustainable development in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh within South Asia. These countries were selected on the basis of their population size and geographical importance, for having comparison with China, renowned for its vast population, extensive landmass and rapid economic expansion. Analyzing the intricacies and resemblances among these variables is imperative for well-informed policy formulation and the initiation of sustainable, environmentally conscious initiatives related to climate change which profoundly influences the country's developmental path and the welfare of its populace and social framework. By employing a research methodology that combines qualitative and quantitative approaches, rigor is ensured, focusing on current data to maintain relevance and timeliness. The findings offer valuable directions for policymakers, academics and stakeholders, supporting decision-making ground in evidence that fosters corporate social responsibility (CSR), sustainable progress and intercountry collaboration. In addition, this study highlights the significance of continual dialogue among nations striving for fair, all-encompassing economic and environmentally sustainable progress, citing China as a role model worthy of emulation.https://doi.org/10.1007/s43621-025-00885-8Economic activitySustainable developmentSocial policyClimate changeChinaSouth Asia
spellingShingle Jingwei Zhuang
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A comparative study of economic activity and sustainable development in China and Three South Asian Countries
Discover Sustainability
Economic activity
Sustainable development
Social policy
Climate change
China
South Asia
title A comparative study of economic activity and sustainable development in China and Three South Asian Countries
title_full A comparative study of economic activity and sustainable development in China and Three South Asian Countries
title_fullStr A comparative study of economic activity and sustainable development in China and Three South Asian Countries
title_full_unstemmed A comparative study of economic activity and sustainable development in China and Three South Asian Countries
title_short A comparative study of economic activity and sustainable development in China and Three South Asian Countries
title_sort comparative study of economic activity and sustainable development in china and three south asian countries
topic Economic activity
Sustainable development
Social policy
Climate change
China
South Asia
url https://doi.org/10.1007/s43621-025-00885-8
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