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The study investigates how the cross-border e-commerce pilot zone policy influences energy use efficiency in Chinese cities.

Does Digital Trade Enhance Energy Use Efficiency? Examining China’s Cross-border E-commerce Comprehensive Pilot Zone Policy

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The study investigates how the cross-border e-commerce pilot zone policy influences energy use efficiency in Chinese cities.
Analyzed panel data from 280 prefecture-level cities from 2006 to 2023
Used a multiperiod difference-in-differences model for empirical assessment
Conducted mechanism and heterogeneity tests for comprehensive analysis
Examined spatial spillover effects on neighboring cities
The CBEC pilot zone policy significantly improves energy use efficiency in designated cities
Logistics efficiency, industrial resilience, and green innovation drive improvements
Effects are stronger in large, digitally advanced cities and those with strict environmental regulations
Positive spillover effects observed in neighboring cities

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Analysis reveals digital trade policy enhances energy efficiency in Chinese cities, highlighting regional collaboration opportunities.

Zhou et al. (2026) studied this question.

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