Core Insights - The digital economy in China is rapidly growing, with the core industries expected to account for about 10% of GDP by 2024 [1][2][19] - The core industries of the digital economy include digital product manufacturing, digital product services, digital technology applications, and data-driven industries [2][19] - In 2023, the added value of the digital economy's core industries reached 12.7555 trillion yuan, with significant contributions from various sectors [2][19] Industry Development - The number of enterprises in the digital economy core industries reached 4.5741 million by the end of November 2024, marking a 17.99% increase from the end of 2023 [3][19] - The growth in enterprise numbers reflects the acceleration of digital China construction and the increasing support of the digital economy for high-quality economic development [3][19] Technological Innovation - Technological innovation is a key driver for the development of the digital economy core industries, with significant advancements in areas such as 5G, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing [7][8] - In 2023, the number of invention patents authorized in the digital economy core industries reached 406,000, accounting for 45% of the total authorized patents in society [2][7] Infrastructure and Market Development - China has established the world's largest mobile communication and fiber broadband network, with 5G base stations reaching 4.251 million by the end of 2024 [4] - The online retail sales in China for 2024 are projected to be 15.5225 trillion yuan, reflecting a 7.2% increase from the previous year [4] Data Resource Utilization - The digital economy core industries have significantly improved the level of data resource development and utilization, providing advanced technology and tools for deeper data resource utilization [19] - The added value of the digital technology application industry was 5.56 trillion yuan in 2023, while the digital product manufacturing industry contributed 4.31 trillion yuan [19][20] Challenges and Recommendations - Despite the rapid growth, challenges remain, including a lack of specialized institutions, the need for improved technical levels, and the expansion of application ranges [20] - Recommendations include encouraging traditional enterprises to develop data businesses, enhancing collaboration among industry, academia, and research, and supporting enterprises in transitioning from business-driven to data-driven models [20]
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Jing Ji Ri Bao·2025-05-17 21:50