Submit a Manuscript to the Journal
Journal of Chinese Economic and Business Studies
For a Special Issue on
Digital Transformation and Green Sustainable Economic Structural Change
Manuscript deadline

Special Issue Editor(s)
Sai Ding,
University of Glasgow
Sai.Ding@glasgow.ac.uk
Xiaohang Ren,
Central South University
domrxh@outlook.com
Yukun Shi,
University of Glasgow
yukun.shi@glasgow.ac.uk
Xuan Zhang,
Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics
xuanzhang.nanking@gmail.com
Yang Zhao,
Central University of Finance and Economics
yangzhao@cufe.edu.cn
Digital Transformation and Green Sustainable Economic Structural Change
The Journal of Chinese Economic and Business Studies is pleased to announce a special issue aligned with the theme of the 2025 Annual Conference of the Chinese Economic Association (CEA) Europe/UK: "Digital Transformation and Green Sustainable Economic Structural Change". This special issue invites high-quality research papers that explore the intersection of digital technologies and green sustainable development, focusing on how digital innovation reshapes economic structures while addressing environmental and social challenges.
Background
The global economy is undergoing rapid digital transformation, driven by advancements in digital tools, data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), and smart technologies. These innovations offer new pathways for enhancing productivity, improving resource management, and fostering inclusive economic growth. However, they also present challenges such as ensuring equitable access to digital technologies, mitigating cybersecurity risks, and managing the environmental impact of digital infrastructure.
Green sustainable development is a critical component of this transformation. The integration of digital technologies with green policies and practices offers opportunities to drive sustainable economic growth, reduce environmental footprints, and promote social equity. This special issue seeks to advance our understanding of these dynamics and develop actionable insights for policymakers, researchers, and practitioners.
Topics of Interests
We welcome submissions on a wide range of topics related to digital transformation and green sustainable economic structural change, including but not limited to:
l Digital technologies and green sustainable economic structural change
l Green finance and fintech for sustainable development
l Digital tools for renewable energy systems and carbon neutrality
l Green policies and digital innovation in economic transformation
l Big data and AI applications for green economic growth
l Green consumption and digital platforms
l Environmental and social challenges in digital transformation
l Green tax policies and financial tools for sustainable development
l Economic development in China with a focus on green and digital integration