In the rapidly evolving digital landscape of the 21st century, China's Digital Silk Road (DSR) initiative has emerged as a pivotal force in shaping the technological and economic future of the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). This comprehensive study by Dr. Vithiyapathy Purushothaman delves into the intricate dynamics of China's digital cooperation with key nations in the IOR, examining how high-tech zones (HTZs) are driving innovation, economic growth, and geopolitical influence. Drawing on extensive research and case studies of Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Iran, and Kenya, this book explores the multifaceted impact of China's DSR initiative. It examines how the transfer of digital technologies and the development of HTZs are transforming these regions, fostering regional connectivity, and contributing to the broader goals of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Through a detailed analysis of Shenzhen's high-tech zone in China, the book provides a comparative framework to understand the strategic development of HTZs in the IOR.
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DR. VITHIYAPATHY PURUSHOTHAMAN (李拯)
Dr. Vithiyapathy Purushothaman (李拯) is a Lecturer and Postdoctoral Scholar of Guangdong Provincial High-Level Talent in Theoretical Economics at the College of International Studies, Shenzhen University. He earned his PhD under the MHRD (India)–Chinese Government Scholarship Exchange Program at the Department of History of Science and Technology, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), where he received the Chinese Government Outstanding International Student Scholarship Award, the USTC Excellent International Student Award for Academic Excellence, and the Best Activity Participation Award. He completed his Master’s in Defence and Strategic Studies and MPhil in South and Southeast Asian Studies at the University of Madras, receiving multiple presentation awards. He worked as a Research Officer and is an Associate Member of the Chennai Centre for China Studies, and currently serves as President of China News Analysis Daily, producing posts, articles, podcasts, and videos. His research interests include political economy, meta-geopolitics, geoeconomics, and strategic studies. His most viewed article is titled “India’s Strategic Interest in the Malacca Strait.” His books include Transfer of Technology from South China to South India and Sri Lanka, Brahmaputra: The Strategic Water Resource of India, and India’s Strategic Guardian of the Sky: IRNSS, and his chapter “Changing Dynamics of Counter-Terrorism Strategies in Asia” has been published. He won the Best Paper Award for “BRICS Digital Economy Cooperation Through Global South Technological Collaboration and AI Integration,” authored the chapter “Strategic Development of China’s High-Tech Zones and Its Impact on Digital Silk Road,” and can be reached at vithiyapathy@gmail.com, LinkedIn, and ORCID: 0000-0002-7430-2445.
