The International Competitiveness of China’s Agri-food Processing Firms: Driven by Digital Intelligence

Zhou Xi 

University of Shanghai for Science and Technology , Shanghai , 200093 ;

Abstract：Amid digital transformation, this study examines pathways to strengthen the international competitiveness of China’s agricultural processing sector. It analyzes both the opportunities—including efficiency gains and market expansion—and persistent challenges in technology, data governance, and trade barriers. Using the Trade Competitiveness Index, the research identifies structural weaknesses in value addition, supply chains, and digital capacity. A five-pillar enhancement framework is proposed, integrating smart manu-facturing, supply chain optimization, digital marketing, quality assurance mechanisms, and industrial ecosystem collaboration. The study concludes by delineating synegistic roles for government and enterprises to overcome existing bottlenecks and rebuild sustainable competitive advantages in global markets.

Keywords：Digital Intelligence, Agri-food Processing Firms, International Competitiveness

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