Against the backdrop of both the digital wave and the post-epidemic era, the digital economy has become a key driver of economic growth. Guizhou Province, as China's first national big data comprehensive experimental area, has topped the nation in digital economy growth for eight consecutive years. This remarkable achievement has played a pivotal role in fueling the economic development of Guizhou Province. This study analyzes the current development status of the digital economy in Guizhou Province, identifies the key factors hindering its further development, and develops targeted and practical strategies for digital economy growth. The study also provides valuable insights for the sustainable and healthy growth of the digital economy in Guizhou Province. Through in-depth research, this study identifies key challenges in Guizhou Province's digital economy development, such as intensifying market competition, a shortage of digital talent, and potential data security risks. In response to these challenges, this study proposes recommendations on enhancing the cultivation of digital talent and strengthening data privacy protection, with the aim of facilitating the high-quality development of the digital economy in Guizhou Province.

Juan Li, Meiyu Xiang, Li Yun. Development status and problems of digital economy in the context of the post-epidemic era—Take Guizhou Province as an example. Academic Journal of Business & Management (2025) Vol. 7, Issue 3: 1-6. https://doi.org/10.25236/AJBM.2025.070301.

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