The socio-ecological fix by multi-scalar states: The development of ‘Greenways of Paradise’ in Chengdu

This paper examines the recent green turn in China by investigating a large-scale urban greenway project. Using perspective of socio-ecological fix, we demonstrate that multi-scalar states strive to upgrade environmental quality. Specifically, local state seizes opportunity for ‘ecological civilisation’ envisioned central carry out infrastructure development. We reveal complex motivations incorporate ecological changes into entrepreneurial governance instead encroaching greenspace economic growth. Our state-centred analysis reveals such an strategy, making Chinese urbanism, is promoted like political mission, despite its operation development corporation. argue that, while fix facilitates capital accumulation, deployment must be understood through politics and actors.