China and the Middle East to Jointly Build a Digital "Belt and Road": Opportunities, Challenges and Suggestions
Abstract
Middle East countries have huge potential and broad prospects for the development of the digital economy. China and Middle East countries have a good foundation for cooperation. The joint construction of the digital "Belt and Road" by China and Middle East countries is an innovative measure to promote the "Belt and Road" construction in the Middle East, and it is also an important starting point for building a community of shared future. This article mainly discusses the opportunities for China and the Middle East countries to jointly establish the Digital Belt and Road Initiative, analyzes the challenges, and puts forward corresponding suggestions based on these challenges.
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