Discussion on upgrading mode for Shaoxing textile industrial cluster based on global value chain

Based on the analytic framework of global value chain(GVC) and a review of the classic documents concerning GVC and industrial clusters,this paper proposes four upgrading modes for industrial clusters,that is,technical mode,market mode,link mode and overall mode and three upgrading paths,that is,technology and market two-way driven,cut-in at the key node by enterprises and creation of regional brands.This paper empirically studies how to choose the upgrading mode and path using Shaoxing textile industry cluster as example.The research indicates that upgrading of an industrial cluster in GVC is a dynamic and systematic engineering.which upgrading mode and path should be chosen depends on the conditions of individual region and industry.Upgrading of an industrial cluster should interact and merge with the local professional market to achieve cut-in at a high notch and climbing up along GVC continuously.