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<p>Existing research on digital governance often neglects the role of political parties, particularly in authoritarian regimes. This study examines how the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) drives government digital transformation through Party and Government Leading (PGL) groups. Using a dataset of PGL groups at provincial and municipal levels and multi-level OLS regression, it finds that these groups significantly enhance e-government performance, with earlier establishment and higher-ranked leaders amplifying their impact. A case study of Guizhou Province highlights three mechanisms underpinning CCP-led digital transformation: (1) organizational coordination through party-led governance, (2) incentives via task delegation, and (3) mobilization rooted in CCP ideology. This research offers a fresh perspective on e-government development, linking party leadership to governance innovation, and provides a mid-level framework for understanding China’s party-state system.</p>

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Party-Led Digitalization: The CCP’s Role in Steering China’s E-Government Transformation

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    2025年1月11日

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  • Xingmiu Liao,
  • Jinxu Zhao,
  • Yu Cheng

摘要

Existing research on digital governance often neglects the role of political parties, particularly in authoritarian regimes. This study examines how the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) drives government digital transformation through Party and Government Leading (PGL) groups. Using a dataset of PGL groups at provincial and municipal levels and multi-level OLS regression, it finds that these groups significantly enhance e-government performance, with earlier establishment and higher-ranked leaders amplifying their impact. A case study of Guizhou Province highlights three mechanisms underpinning CCP-led digital transformation: (1) organizational coordination through party-led governance, (2) incentives via task delegation, and (3) mobilization rooted in CCP ideology. This research offers a fresh perspective on e-government development, linking party leadership to governance innovation, and provides a mid-level framework for understanding China’s party-state system.