Regional Differences and Spatial-Temporal Evolution Characteristics of Digital Economy Development in China

• Published in: Sustainability Vol. 17; no. 10; p. 4737
• Main Authors: Tong, Lei, Tang, Lu
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI AG 01.05.2025
• Subjects: Comparative analysis; Digital economy; Digital infrastructure; Digital technology; Digital transformation; Digitization; Distribution; Economic aspects; Economic development; Economic growth; Electronic commerce; Forecasts and trends; GDP; Gross Domestic Product; Industrial development; Internet; Measurement; Provinces; Regional differences; Sustainable development; Trends; China

The digital economy, as an emerging productive force, has become a critical catalyst for economic sustainable progress. This study examines the regional disparities and origins of the digital economy, as well as its spatial and temporal growth patterns, which are essential for bridging the financial...