Author(s)

HaiHui Wang^1,2*, Yi Hong¹, YunXi You¹, Yue Song¹

Affiliation(s)

¹School of Digital Economics and Management, Wuxi University, Wuxi 214105, Jiangsu, China.

²Institute of China (Wuxi) Cross-Border Electronic Commerce Comprehensive Pilot Zone, Wuxi University, Wuxi 214105, Jiangsu, China.

Corresponding Author

HaiHui Wang^*

ABSTRACT

The intensifying global climate crisis has necessitated innovative approaches to achieve low-carbon development, with digital trade emerging as a promising pathway due to its energy efficiency and technological advantages. China's Cross-border E-commerce Comprehensive Pilot Zones demonstrate a significant reduction in urban carbon emission intensity, supporting the country's "dual carbon" goals. Empirical analysis of 270 cities (2010-2021) reveals stronger effects in coastal regions, megacities, and service-driven economies. Three key pathways drive this impact: enhanced digital infrastructure, service sector agglomeration, and improved business environments. The findings offer actionable insights for aligning digital trade policies with sustainable urban development.

KEYWORDS

Digital trade; Low-carbon transition; E-commerce; Carbon emissions; Policy evaluation

CITE THIS PAPER

Haihui Wang, Yi Hong, Yunxi You, Yue Song. Leveraging digital trade governance for low-carbon transition: mechanism analysis and policy optimization under China's dual carbon targets. World Journal of Management Science. 2025, 3(3): 1-11. DOI: https://doi.org/10.61784/wms3072.

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