Research on the impact of industrial intelligence on FDI: empirical evidence from China

Industrial intelligence (II) has revitalized traditional industries, leading to profound economic transformations. This paper aims to explore the impact of II on FDI, providing valuable insights for relevant authorities and businesses. Using China's provincial panel data from 2010 to 2020, this study examines the impact of II on FDI, along with the moderating role of marketization and the mediating role of industrial structure upgrading. The findings indicate that II promotes FDI, marketization enhances this positive impact, and both industrial structure supererogation and rationalization partially mediate the effect of II on FDI.