Digital Music in Contemporary China: Cultural Transmission, Identity Formation and Social Cohesion

Abstract

This article examines the development of China’s digital music industry, focusing on how technological change, institutional responses and platform ecosystems shape the sector. Through careful analysis from multiple perspectives, it clarifies the challenges faced in the digital transformation of cultural industries. As stakeholders respond to rapid shifts, questions of local cultural identity and global reach become central. The author focuses on continued research and dialogue to harness digital change while protecting the rich diversity of China’s musical heritage.