Geography of Digital Creative Industries in China: Insights from County-Level Enterprise Data

The digital creative industry (DCI) has become increasingly integral to China’s digital economy and industrial restructuring landscape. This study scrutinized the spatial distribution patterns of four subindustries within DCI sector, leveraging county/district-level enterprise data from 2022. Our findings reveal a distinct geographical pattern characterized by a gradual decline in DCI concentration from the southeastern to the northwestern regions. Additionally, by analyzing the location quotient of each province, we identify specific provinces that demonstrate comparative advantages across each subindustry within the DCI sector.