Autonomy Reproduction: The Generative Logic of Spatial Reengineering of Internet Industry Associations

Autonomy is an important factor in promoting the spatial reconstruction of industry associations' development. However, the Internet industry association's ability to play an active and functional role is insufficient, which is rooted in limited space for autonomy development. Through a case study of the W Association in Guangdong Province, China, it is concluded that the ideas and strategic judgments of key groups in the Internet industry association are consistent with government governance objectives in certain areas, gaining space for autonomy participation; by carrying out extensive social activities and consolidating the foundation of core business, autonomy resource extraction is formed; achieving a parallel development of stable political connections and government reverse dependence strategies, while paying attention to interaction and cooperation with social forces to enhance autonomy capacity building; relying on market-oriented means and professional service levels, shaping industry influence and promoting the implementation of autonomy development strategies.