{"product_id":"digitalization-industrial-china","title":"Digitalization and Industrial Transformation in China","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthors: Zhu Yunhuan, Jiang Yanqing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781032574455\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 16, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Routledge\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book examines how digitalization is reshaping China's industrial economy and what digital technology means for the world's second-largest economy. It follows China's digital path through national policy frameworks, industrial applications, local practices and the country's position in the global digital economy. Across eight chapters, the authors lay out the foundations of China's digital economy and support the analysis with data, case studies and international comparisons. Each chapter is self-contained and can be read on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnalysis of the technology clusters driving China's digital economy, including AI, 5G and the industrial internet.\u003cbr\u003ePractical applications of digitalization in agriculture, manufacturing and services, useful as a benchmark for digital transformation strategies.\u003cbr\u003eRegional and urban case studies, including Guizhou and smart-city practice in Beijing, as models of local implementation.\u003cbr\u003eNational top-level policies and supporting measures, with international comparisons for policy reference.\u003cbr\u003eChina's global role through the TIMG Index and Belt and Road digital cooperation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book opens with the rise and fundamentals of the digital economy, then examines technology as the driving force in China and the policies and planning that support it. It maps the major areas of China's digital economy across agriculture, manufacturing and services, and presents practical cases of regional development. The final chapters turn to China's role in the global digital economy, the challenges and opportunities of the global digital revolution, and conclusions on contributions, prospects and policy suggestions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZhu Yunhuan\u003c\/strong\u003e is Associate Professor at the School of Economics and Finance, Shanghai International Studies University, Shanghai, China. She holds a PhD in Public Finance from the School of Public Economics and Administration, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics. Her areas of expertise include the Chinese economy and the theory and policy of public finance and taxation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJiang Yanqing\u003c\/strong\u003e is Professor of Economics at the School of Economics and Finance, Shanghai International Studies University, Shanghai, China. He received his PhD in Economics from Hanken School of Economics in Helsinki, Finland. His areas of expertise include macroeconomic policy, international economics and development economics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Introduction: The Rise of the Digital Economy\u003cbr\u003e2. Technology as the Driving Force in China\u003cbr\u003e3. Policies and Planning\u003cbr\u003e4. Major Areas of China's Digital Economy\u003cbr\u003e5. Practices in China's Digital Economy Development\u003cbr\u003e6. China's Role in the Global Digital Economy\u003cbr\u003e7. Challenges and Opportunities in the Global Digital Revolution\u003cbr\u003e8. Conclusion: China's Role and Future Path in the Global Digital Revolution\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy buy this book?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChina's digital economy has become a reference point for governments and companies working on industrial upgrading. This volume brings policy analysis, sector applications and regional case studies together in one place, and its self-contained chapters let readers go straight to the topics that matter for their work, from smart-city practice to international digital cooperation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeywords\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDigital economy, China, industrial transformation, digitalization, artificial intelligence, 5G, industrial internet, smart cities, Belt and Road, digital policy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTarget Audience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcademics and researchers in economics and development studies, policymakers, industry practitioners, international business professionals, university and research libraries\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenre\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDigital Economy, Digital Transformation, China, Economy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ\u0026amp;A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the book cover about China's digital economy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt examines the rise of China's digital economy, the technologies driving it, national policy frameworks, industrial applications, regional practices and China's role in the global digital economy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich technologies and sectors does the book analyse?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt looks at AI, 5G and the industrial internet as driving forces, and at digital applications in agriculture, manufacturing and services.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the book include practical case studies?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It presents regional practice from Guizhou and smart-city examples such as Beijing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it address China's international digital role?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It discusses China's global position through the TIMG Index and Belt and Road digital cooperation, along with global challenges and strategic opportunities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho should read this book?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScholars, policymakers and industry practitioners interested in the digital economy, as well as university and research libraries building collections on China and development economics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I buy Digitalization and Industrial Transformation in China?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can order it directly from CLNZ Books, with worldwide shipping included in the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📘 Learn more about shipping, delivery times, and returns, see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/clnzbooks.com\/pages\/faq-frequently-asked-questions\" style=\"color:#8B0000; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eFAQ here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📦 New to ordering with us? 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