Spatial Spillover Effects of Internet Development on Foreign Trade in China

This study analyzes the spatial spillover effects of internet development on China’s foreign trade using panel data 31 provinces in China covering 2003–2016. First, global Moran’s I is employed to check for autocorrelation development. The results demonstrate a positive correlation between local province and neighboring during sample period. Then, we validate accuracy performance Durbin model by comparing it with two other models: error autoregression. Wald Likelihood Ratio tests confirmed superiority SDM model. According direct indirect obtained from SDM, plays an essential role promoting generates effect provinces. key findings suggest that should continuously strengthen its infrastructure expand popularity, especially tertiary sector, enhance advantage international