Digital Economy-Driven Industrial Upgrading: Empirical Evidence from China and Implications for Uzbekistan

The rapid advancement of the digital economy has emerged as a pivotal force inuencing industrial upgrading across various economies. This paper explores the relationship between the digital economy and industrial upgrading in China, utilizing economic statistical data from the last decade. Through the development of a comprehensive evaluative framework and the application of a fixed effects model, this study analyzes the impact of digitalization on industrial transformation, providing critical insights and implications for Uzbekistan.