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The Driving Forces Behind the Phenomenal Rise of the Digital Economy in China

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  • Ma, Chong
  • Mao, Ji-Ye
  • An, Xiao-Peng

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This research commentary responds to Jiang and Murmann (2022), by offering further explanations for the miraculous growth of the digital economy in China from both the demand and supply perspectives. To complement their views, we identify several additional important factors, and classify them in three categories in an explanatory model. We believe that factors on the demand side played a primary role, along with innovative and entrepreneurial e-commerce service providers on the supply side. Infrastructures and government policies provided the foundation and a facilitating environment. We conclude that digital transformation of traditional industries will become the next wave of digital economy, stronger than the previous wave of e-commerce. Implications for research and practices are also discussed. In addition, we highlight emerging trends and turbulences. In conclusion, despite short-term turbulences, we expect that the digital economy in China will make big-stride progress in the long term, with strong potential to continue its growth.

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  • Ma, Chong & Mao, Ji-Ye & An, Xiao-Peng, 2022. "The Driving Forces Behind the Phenomenal Rise of the Digital Economy in China," Management and Organization Review, Cambridge University Press, vol. 18(4), pages 803-815, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:cup:maorev:v:18:y:2022:i:4:p:803-815_9
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