Comparative analysis of state policy on the development of digital platforms in the People's Republic of China and the Russian Federation

Сравнительный анализ государственной политики в области развития цифровых платформ в Китайской Народной Республике и Российской Федерации

Ruslan A. Varetsa (Вареца Р.А.)
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Ruslan A. Varetsa (Вареца Р.А.): Southern Federal University

State and Municipal Management Scholar Notes, 2025, vol. 2, 272-281

Abstract: Introduction. The governance of digital platform development has become one of the key areas of national digital agendas in the 21st century. Amidst global competition, China and Russia are striving to establish sustainable mechanisms for managing the growth of digital platforms. Purpose. The aim of this study is to conduct a comparative analysis of state policy on the development of digital platforms in the People's Republic of China and the Russian Federation. The research seeks to identify differences and similarities in platform regulation approaches, as well as to systematize the stages of state involvement in platform development governance. Methods. The methodological basis of the study includes systems analysis and historical-economic analysis of state policy on platform development in two countries with distinct political and economic systems. Results. The research provides a systematization of China’s and Russia’s platform policies. The Chinese model is characterized by a high degree of political control, technological autonomy, and export-oriented platforms, while the Russian model represents a hybrid structure relying on both state-driven digital solutions and private ecosystems. The study highlights key barriers to platform development in Russia, including dependency on foreign technologies, human capital deficits, and a fragmented regulatory framework. Conclusions. China has implemented a phased strategy for digital platform development, beginning with the establishment of material and technical infrastructure to ensure technological self-sufficiency, followed by the rise of private initiatives and innovations supported by a protectionist environment. This experience is particularly relevant for Russia, which continues to face technological dependence on foreign equipment and expertise. Therefore, the strategic priority of Russian public policy should focus on fostering domestic high-tech industries, especially in microelectronics and digital infrastructure.

Keywords: digital platforms; platform economy; digital infrastructure; venture investment; state policy; startups; eco-systems; technological sovereignty; Russian Federation; People's Republic of China (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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