Regulatory Dilemma and Optimization Path of Cross-Border Data Flow in Digital Trade
Cross-border data flow is the core issue of international digital trade governance,and its regula-tion is the key link of digital trade regulation.The current governance paradigms of cross-border data flow present significant differences and even conflicts,and new digital space competition and digital divides are emerging.The international trade rules system built on the governance logic of the industrial economy era is facing severe challenges.The regulation of cross-border data flow faces difficulties such as data flow barriers,differences in governance demands,fragmentation of international rules,outdated tax collection and manage-ment systems,and difficulty in determining cross-border data.To fully release the digital dividend brought by the free flow of data,China should,targeting the main difficulties in the regulation of cross-border data flow,draw on international experience to coordinate high-level security and high-quality development and ensure the safe and orderly flow of cross-border data by practicing the following paths.These paths include breaking data flow barriers,balancing the demands of data security and free flow of data,actively participating in the formulation of global and regional trade agreements,and optimizing the tax collection and management system of cross-border data flow.Through these paths,China can build a trust system for cross-border data flow,ac-tively respond to digital trade rules and global data governance,and promote the high-quality development of digital trade.
Cross-Border Data FlowDigital TradeData as a Factor of ProductionData GovernanceTax Collection and Management