I am trained in geography and use CorelDRAW and ArcGIS to develop maps and figures in my research. It is said a beautiful map or figure is worth thousands of words. Here are some maps and figures used to save words in my papers.

1. An aluminum extrusion cluster in China.

Source: Li, P., Bathelt, H. and Wang, J. 2012. Network dynamics and cluster evolution: changing trajectories of aluminum extrusion industry in Dali, China. Journal of Economic Geography, 12(1): 127-155.

2. Geography of trade fairs in Asia

Source: Li, P. 2015. Temporary clustering in developing economies: trade fairs in South and Southeast Asia. In H. Bathelt and G. Zeng (eds) Temporary Knowledge Ecologies: the Rise and Evolution of Trade Fairs in Asia-Pacific, Edward Elgar. pp.93-114

3. Major electronics fairs in Asia

Source: Li, P. 2014. Global temporary networks of clusters: structures and dynamics of trade fairs in Asian economies. Journal of Economic Geography, 14(5): 995-1021.

4. A tale of two aluminum clusters (Dali first, Linqu second).

Source: Li, P. 2018. A tale of two clusters: knowledge and emergence, Entrepreneurship and Regional Development, 30(7-8): 822-847.