Research Question: To What Extent Does Digitalization Bring Opportunities to China in Global Economic Governance?
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.71222/r057vg36Keywords:
digitalization, global economic governance, China, digital economy, international cooperationAbstract
This article explores how digitalization creates opportunities for China in the field of global economic governance. By examining China's digital economy development and its engagement in international cooperation frameworks, the study highlights three major dimensions: global trade governance, financial and monetary governance, and sustainable development governance. It argues that digital technologies—such as big data, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and blockchain—are reshaping global governance mechanism's, facilitating international data sharing, enhancing crisis management, and improving policy evaluation. China's active role in multilateral initiatives, including G20, APEC, BRICS, and the WTO, demonstrates its efforts to contribute to global digital governance while addressing challenges like the digital divide and standardization. The research concludes that digitalization not only enriches China's domestic economic growth but also provides new pathways for China to engage in and influence global governance.
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