Xiaolei Zhao
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Xiaolei Zhao is a leading researcher at the intersection of digital economics and environmental sustainability, with a primary focus on China’s transition toward carbon neutrality. Her most cited work, “Can the Digital Economy Accelerate ‘Carbon Neutrality’?—An Empirical Analysis Based on Provincial Data in China” (2023, 8 citations), makes a pivotal contribution by demonstrating how the digital economy can drive a comprehensive green transformation—reshaping factors of production, productivity, and production relationships. Through rigorous empirical analysis of provincial data, Zhao provides actionable insights into how digitalization offers a viable pathway for China to achieve its ambitious “peak carbon emissions” and “carbon neutrality” goals. Her research is notable for bridging technological innovation with climate policy, offering both theoretical frameworks and practical evidence for policymakers. Zhao’s work is increasingly influential among scholars and practitioners seeking to understand the role of digital infrastructure in sustainable development, establishing her as a key voice in the growing field of green digital economics.
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