SME–Platform System Development in China–ASEAN E-Commerce: A Synergetic Evolution Perspective

This paper examines the synergetic development between small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and platforms in China–ASEAN cross-border e-commerce, representing a dynamic system of interrelated market entities. By integrating synergy theory with evolutionary principles, this study develops an ev...

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Main Authors: Bao Feng, Chunfeng Feng
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-03-01
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description This paper examines the synergetic development between small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and platforms in China–ASEAN cross-border e-commerce, representing a dynamic system of interrelated market entities. By integrating synergy theory with evolutionary principles, this study develops an evolutionary game model to reflect collaborative development strategies and their evolutionary trajectories. The model reveals nine distinct equilibrium states, with particular attention to a bifurcation scenario demonstrating two stable configurations: mutual collaboration and mutual non-collaboration. Model validation is conducted through numerical simulations with parameters referenced from the DHgate platform case and relevant government policy documents. The findings illuminate key parameters that influence evolutionary trajectories, including initial conditions, regulatory interventions, and resource distribution mechanisms. Specifically, strong initial collaboration propensity, balanced governmental facilitation, and equitable benefit–cost sharing mechanisms are identified as critical factors promoting synergetic development. This research enriches cross-border e-commerce studies by pioneering the integration of synergy theory and the evolutionary game model, offering novel insights into the bilateral dynamics of SME–platform system development.
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spelling doaj-art-61374a590eb044c8aad381b5ab00dff92025-08-20T03:13:57ZengMDPI AGSystems2079-89542025-03-0113421810.3390/systems13040218SME–Platform System Development in China–ASEAN E-Commerce: A Synergetic Evolution PerspectiveBao Feng0Chunfeng Feng1School of Economics, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, ChinaSchool of Economics, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, ChinaThis paper examines the synergetic development between small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and platforms in China–ASEAN cross-border e-commerce, representing a dynamic system of interrelated market entities. By integrating synergy theory with evolutionary principles, this study develops an evolutionary game model to reflect collaborative development strategies and their evolutionary trajectories. The model reveals nine distinct equilibrium states, with particular attention to a bifurcation scenario demonstrating two stable configurations: mutual collaboration and mutual non-collaboration. Model validation is conducted through numerical simulations with parameters referenced from the DHgate platform case and relevant government policy documents. The findings illuminate key parameters that influence evolutionary trajectories, including initial conditions, regulatory interventions, and resource distribution mechanisms. Specifically, strong initial collaboration propensity, balanced governmental facilitation, and equitable benefit–cost sharing mechanisms are identified as critical factors promoting synergetic development. This research enriches cross-border e-commerce studies by pioneering the integration of synergy theory and the evolutionary game model, offering novel insights into the bilateral dynamics of SME–platform system development.https://www.mdpi.com/2079-8954/13/4/218synergetic developmentsmall- and medium-sized enterprisese-commerce platformevolutionary gamesystem evolution
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SME–Platform System Development in China–ASEAN E-Commerce: A Synergetic Evolution Perspective
Systems
synergetic development
small- and medium-sized enterprises
e-commerce platform
evolutionary game
system evolution
title SME–Platform System Development in China–ASEAN E-Commerce: A Synergetic Evolution Perspective
title_full SME–Platform System Development in China–ASEAN E-Commerce: A Synergetic Evolution Perspective
title_fullStr SME–Platform System Development in China–ASEAN E-Commerce: A Synergetic Evolution Perspective
title_full_unstemmed SME–Platform System Development in China–ASEAN E-Commerce: A Synergetic Evolution Perspective
title_short SME–Platform System Development in China–ASEAN E-Commerce: A Synergetic Evolution Perspective
title_sort sme platform system development in china asean e commerce a synergetic evolution perspective
topic synergetic development
small- and medium-sized enterprises
e-commerce platform
evolutionary game
system evolution
url https://www.mdpi.com/2079-8954/13/4/218
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