Research on the Impact Mechanism of the Digital Divide on Urban-Rural Coordinated Development in Hainan

Abstract

With the steady advancement of the Hainan Free Trade Port, eliminating the digital divide, removing data barriers, and building a smart Free Trade Port have become focal points of attention. Currently, the rapid development of digital technology is revealing issues of the urban-rural digital divide in the process of constructing Smart Hainan. This paper begins by examining the current state of the digital divide between urban and rural areas in Hainan, analyzing the factors influencing coordinated urban-rural development, and explaining the mechanisms by which the digital divide impacts this development. It proposes strategies for narrowing the digital divide and promoting coordinated urban-rural development. Whether at the government level or in the market and technological spheres, this research provides theoretical significance and practical value for scientifically assessing the impact of the digital divide and advancing urban-rural integration in Hainan, offering relevant policy recommendations.