Research on the sustainable development capability of Chinese rural E-Commerce based on multidimensional perspective

The advent of digital transformation has precipitated the rapid evolution of rural e-commerce on a global scale, thereby metamorphosing into a pivotal catalyst for propelling rural economic transformation, catalyzing agricultural modernization, and mitigating the digital divide between urban and rural regions. This study focuses on rural China as a research area and develops an evaluation index system grounded in the concept of sustainability. The study then undertakes a comprehensive analysis of the effectiveness of rural e-commerce development and the primary obstacles encountered in China from 2014 to 2023. The findings indicate that technological innovation, digital construction, and ecological environment and resource utilization play a pivotal role in promoting sustainable development of rural e-commerce. Economic growth and market penetration emerge as significant driving forces as well.The study proposes sustainable development paths applicable to other countries, drawing from the five dimensions of technology, economy, ecology, market, and policy, in conjunction with the dual perspectives of globalization and localization. The objective is to promote sustainable development in global rural e-commerce and to provide innovative and sustainable development paths for the transformation of the global rural economy and the enhancement of farmers' quality of life.

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Scientific Reports
Published
2025-04-04
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https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-95653-z
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12
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E-commerce and Technology Innovations
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Research on the sustainable development capability of Chinese rural E-Commerce based on multidimensional perspective

Y.S. Gan, Fuchang Li
12 citations
Scientific Reports
E-commerce and Technology Innovations
29.36
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Research on the sustainable development capability of Chinese rural E-Commerce based on multidimensional perspective

Y.S. Gan, Fuchang Li
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Abstract

The advent of digital transformation has precipitated the rapid evolution of rural e-commerce on a global scale, thereby metamorphosing into a pivotal catalyst for propelling rural economic transformation, catalyzing agricultural modernization, and mitigating the digital divide between urban and rural regions. This study focuses on rural China as a research area and develops an evaluation index system grounded in the concept of sustainability. The study then undertakes a comprehensive analysis of the effectiveness of rural e-commerce development and the primary obstacles encountered in China from 2014 to 2023. The findings indicate that technological innovation, digital construction, and ecological environment and resource utilization play a pivotal role in promoting sustainable development of rural e-commerce. Economic growth and market penetration emerge as significant driving forces as well.The study proposes sustainable development paths applicable to other countries, drawing from the five dimensions of technology, economy, ecology, market, and policy, in conjunction with the dual perspectives of globalization and localization. The objective is to promote sustainable development in global rural e-commerce and to provide innovative and sustainable development paths for the transformation of the global rural economy and the enhancement of farmers' quality of life.

Scientific ReportsVol. 15(1)
Yunnan Normal University (CN), Yunnan Provincial Department of Education (CN), Yunnan University of Finance And Economics (CN)
National Science Foundation, National Natural Science Foundation of China, Yunnan Provincial Department of Education
Industry, innovation and infrastructure
Openalex Percentile: Top 0%
E-commerce and Technology Innovations
29.36
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