III. The Impact of Digital Economic Infrastructure Construction on the Development Level of Digital Economy in Countries Along the Belt and Road Initiative

Authors

Haocong Lam
Dalian Minzu University, Faculty of Economics and Business
Dazhi Liu
Dalian Minzu University, Faculty of Economics and Business

Synopsis

The global shift towards the digital economy necessitates accelerated development of digital infrastructure. Since the inception of the "Belt and Road" initiative, China and partner nations have significantly advanced economic cooperation. Mainly, with the introduction of the "Digital Silk Road" concept in 2017, nations along the initiative have actively pursued digital infrastructure projects. Through analysing domestic and international research, this article conducts an empirical analysis and assesses the impact of digital economic infrastructure on participating countries' digital economies. It is concluded that the level of digital economic infrastructure construction, such as mobile network coverage, fixed broadband penetration and complete Internet servers, can promote the development of the digital economy in these countries.

Author Biographies

Haocong Lam, Dalian Minzu University, Faculty of Economics and Business

Haocong Lam is a student majoring in International Business at the International Business School of Dalian Minzu University. His research interests are centred around the Belt and Road Initiative and Free Trade Zone business. He has a particular focus on the digital economy and regional economy. He is deeply committed to exploring how cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative can effectively promote economic development. Additionally, he is keen on investigating the digital economy's vital role in driving trade and investment activities worldwide.

Dalian, China. E-mail: louislam1023@163.com

Dazhi Liu, Dalian Minzu University, Faculty of Economics and Business

Dr. Liu, dean of the School of Economics and Management at Dalian University for Nationalities, specialises in urban and regional economy and industrial finance. He has led multiple national projects, advised local governments, published over 50 high-level papers, and was named Dalian’s most popular teacher in 2012.

Dalian, China. E-mail: 1438240330@qq.com

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The Impact of Digital Economy on One Belt One Road Initiative

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59-80

Published

July 1, 2025

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Lam, H. (2025). III. The Impact of Digital Economic Infrastructure Construction on the Development Level of Digital Economy in Countries Along the Belt and Road Initiative. In J. Zhang, S. Bobek, X. Zhang, & S. Sternad Zabukovšek (Eds.), & D. Liu & W. Wang, The Impact of Digital Economy on One Belt One Road Initiative (pp. 59-80). University of Maribor Press. https://press.um.si/index.php/ump/catalog/book/987/chapter/705