Digital Empowerment and Industrial Upgrading in The Service Sector: Insights from The Smart Transformation of Guangdong’s Life-Oriented Services

Xifeng Pan; Wenfei Li; Yanfeng Fang; Yule Wang

doi:10.6981/FEM.202505_6(5).0004

Authors

Xifeng Pan
Wenfei Li
Yanfeng Fang
Yule Wang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6981/FEM.202505_6(5).0004

Keywords:

Smart Transformation; Life-Oriented Services; Digital Empowerment; Guangdong, Industrial Upgrading.

Abstract

As digital technologies rapidly advance, the service sector is evolving towards greater intelligence, personalization, and efficiency. Guangdong, one of China's most dynamic and technologically provides key transforming life-oriented services. This research examines the underlying concepts, policy landscape, challenges, and strategic responses related shift. highlights significant obstacles such as uneven technological capabilities, a lack professionals, limited public trust in digital platforms, and inadequate policy coordination. The study recommends a four-pronged strategy focused public involvement, development, enhancement, innovation to facilitate the digital upgrading of service industries. The findings foster high-quality development and serve as a reference for other regions undergoing similar changes.

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