Proceedings of the 2026 8th International Conference on Economic Management and Cultural Industry (ICEMCI 2026)

2026 8th International Conference on Economic Management and Cultural Industry (ICEMCI 2026)

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The Belt and Road Initiative and Corporate Supply Chain Finance: Mediating and Moderating Effects Based on a Difference-in-Differences Approach

Authors
Jing Yuan1, Siming Zuo1, *
1School of Economics, Beijing Technology and Business University, No. 33 Fucheng Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100048, P. R. China
*Corresponding author. Email: 13520193680@163.com
Corresponding Author
Siming Zuo
Available Online 30 September 2026.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6239-777-4_71How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Belt and Road Initiative; supply chain finance; supply chain concentration; Difference-in-Differences model
Abstract

The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) reshapes global supply chains, yet its effect on corporate supply chain finance (SCF) performance remains unclear. Using a difference‑in‑differences approach, this study finds that BRI participation indirectly improves SCF performance by reducing supply chain concentration, with digital transformation positively moderating this indirect effect. Results pass parallel trend tests and are robust. Heterogeneity analysis shows stronger effects for state‑owned enterprises and firms in highly competitive markets. This study contributes to SCF literature by integrating BRI, supply chain concentration, and digital transformation into a unified framework, clarifying their interaction mechanism and offering new analytical insights for future research.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 2026 8th International Conference on Economic Management and Cultural Industry (ICEMCI 2026)
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Advances in Economics, Business and Management Research
Publication Date
30 September 2026
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978-94-6239-777-4
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2352-5428
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