Digitalization of Industrial Chains: Research on Innovative Pathways for Rural Industry Integration and Rural Revitalization
Abstract
In the context of the digital economy driving China's high-quality development, the digital transformation of rural industries is of great significance for coordinated urban-rural development and rural revitalization. Various regions have actively implemented the "High-Quality Development Project for Hundreds of Counties, Thousands of Towns, and Tens of Thousands of Villages," achieving initial successes in the integration of agriculture, culture, and tourism industries as well as in rural revitalization. By constructing diversified industrial systems and establishing industrial alliances, some regions have seen significant investments in multiple agricultural and cultural tourism projects from January to October 2024, creating distinctive brands and promoting a number of enterprises to scale up and integrate into the statistical system, thereby enhancing industrial scale and standardization. However, rural digital development still faces challenges such as insufficient elements for industrial integration, lagging digital infrastructure, and inadequate empowerment of digital inclusive finance. To address these issues, local governments have built digital financial sharing platforms by improving residents' digital literacy, strengthening the integration of digital assets and finance, and fostering cooperation among financial entities, thereby supporting the digital development of rural industries. This paper analyzes the development status, mechanisms, problems, and solutions in some regions, aiming to provide references for other areas to promote rural revitalization and common prosperity.
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