China’s Digital Development: Technology is transforming China’s economy, governance and quality of life
By Arassy ep Razafindratovolahy Sarah:
Robot Tianyi, white, stands with silver black Tiangong 1.2 MAX robots at the five-day World Robot Conference 2024 in Beijing on August 22, 2024. (Image: Global Times/VCG)
What fascinates me most about China’s digital development is how deeply it has transformed the economy, not only in cities, but across farms, factories, and daily life. Digitalisation here is not a privilege of the elite but a nationwide strategy applied to the primary, secondary, and tertiary sectors with purpose and precision.
In agriculture, digital tools are strengthening China’s food security. Drones monitor crops, sensors measure soil conditions, and farmers use smartphones for weather forecasts, pest control, and real-time market prices. A...