The 5th International Conference on Digitalization and Management Innovation (DMI2026)

Abstract: This paper reviews recent developments in the regulation of digital platforms in the European Union, focusing on major policy reforms such as the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and the Digital Services Act (DSA), which significantly reshape the obligations of large platforms. Particular attention is given to the elimination of price restrictions (including price parity clauses) and increased transparency in algorithmic recommendations. The paper also discusses the EU Data Act and its implications for the cloud computing sector, especially regarding limits on switching fees and enhanced interoperability, and considers their expected effects on competition and innovation. In addition, we examine regulatory initiatives targeting health platforms, highlighting challenges related to data protection, liability, service quality, and the broader public-interest dimension of healthcare digitalization. Overall, the analysis shows how the EU’s layered regulatory framework seeks to balance competition and innovation, while preparing the ground for more substantial challenges arising from the rapid development of generative AI.

Abstract: E-business has been established as the dominant form of economic activity in the global digital economy. Originally emerging as an electronic form of trade and automation of business processes, it has gradually transformed into a complex socio-technical system integrating data, digital platforms, intelligent algorithms and global networks of participants. This transformation is linked to the accelerated development of Artificial Intelligence and the growing discussions around the “technological singularity” concept. Technological singularity is used to denote a new stage in the intelligent system development, in which its ability to learn, adapt and make autonomous decisions exceeds human cognitive capabilities. This is not just a technological phenomenon, but a systemic change which influences the way value is created, markets function and strategic decisions are made. The invited speech will discuss the future of the development of e-business in the era of the singularity by analyzing the business model transformation, management and decision-making, cybersecurity and sustainability, and competitiveness in global markets. The main conclusion will be that the sustainable development of e-business in the era of the singularity requires a new balance between algorithmic autonomy and human control, between technological efficiency and social responsibility.

Abstract: It is hoped that the provision of technology through the Clean Development Mechanism stimulates innovation and encourage developing countries to decontaminate and decarbonise. However, in countries with immature property rights and political systems, there is a risk that imitation of developed countries' technology and tax evasion involving bribery occur, and that the pollution haven hypothesis arises as a result of environmental policies. This study presents the mechanism of the pollution haven hypothesis by analysing the impact of environmental taxes, environmental tax evasion, and intellectual property rights (IPR) on economic growth, pollution, market share, corruption, and imitation in the North-South model with imitation. Economic growth and pollution reduction through environmental taxation in South imply the Porter hypothesis, but environmental tax evasion impedes this hypothesis. Environmental tax cuts in South with low IPR levels and tax evasion in South with high IPR levels lead to an increase in imitation rates, in addition to pollution havens and leakage from North to South, through labour migration between the manufacturing sector and the R&D sector. Depending on the IPR level in South, it is possible to avoid this pollution haven hypothesis. The deterioration of the quality of the political system by reducing fines for corrupt officials leads to the political pollution haven hypothesis, regardless of the level of IPR, but it can be avoided by improving the quality of the political system. This study suggests that the pollution haven hypothesis can be avoided by appropriate institutional design for patent rights and environmental regulations.

Keywords: imitation, intellectual property rights, tax evasion, corruption, political pollution havens hypothesis

Abstract: Driven by the "Digital Yunnan" initiative, underpinned by the "One Mobile Phone to Tour Yunnan" provincial smart culture and tourism platform, and coupled with the continued advancement of the Grand Western Yunnan Tourism Loop development strategy, western Yunnan's cultural tourism sector is gradually transitioning from traditional offline sightseeing operation models to digitized, all-domain operations. Digital technologies are continuously reshaping tourist consumption experiences, industry regulatory approaches, and cultural tourism dissemination pathways. Digital transformation is helping localities drive development across sectors, including economic growth, rural revitalization, smart services, digital marketing, market supervision, infrastructure construction etc. The study diagnoses practical bottlenecks including the digital divide, cultural-technological adaptation tensions, uneven infrastructure, data silos, insufficient immersive products, talent and funding shortages and benefit distribution imbalances. Targeted optimization measures are put forward from seven aspects. The study proves digital cultural tourism facilitates low-carbon transformation and long-term income growth in border areas, offering references for tourism digitalization in Southwest China.

Keywords: Digital Cultural Tourism, Rural Revitalization, Digital Transformation, the Grand Western Yunnan Tourism Loop, Sustainable economy