China National Academy of Educational Sciences (CNAES) is a comprehensive national-level education research academy affiliated with the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China. Founded in 1941, and officially re-established in 1957, the academy is committed to contributing to the policy-making process, developing education theories, guiding educational practices, and collaborating with educational research institutes all over China. It aims to build an advanced national think tank in education that provides intellectual support to accelerate the modernization in China’s education, help build a well-educated population, and develop education that meets the expectations of the people. Focusing on national priorities and development strategies, the CNAES strives to advance studies on various topics regarding common concerns of the central government, society, and the public.

• Preface.- Chapter 1 Global overview of digital education development.- Chapter 2 Chinas digital education in global landscape.- Appendix I evaluation methodology of global digital education development index.- Appendix II country reports.

China National Academy of Educational Sciences (CNAES) is a comprehensive national-level education research academy affiliated with the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China. Founded in 1941, and officially re-established in 1957, the academy is committed to contributing to the policy-making process, developing education theories, guiding educational practices, and collaborating with educational research institutes all over China. It aims to build an advanced national think tank in education that provides intellectual support to accelerate the modernization in China’s education, help build a well-educated population, and develop education that meets the expectations of the people. Focusing on national priorities and development strategies, the CNAES strives to advance studies on various topics regarding common concerns of the central government, society, and the public.

• Preface.- Chapter 1 Global overview of digital education development.- Chapter 2 Chinas digital education in global landscape.- Appendix I evaluation methodology of global digital education development index.- Appendix II country reports.

China National Academy of Educational Sciences (CNAES) is a comprehensive national-level education research academy affiliated with the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China. Founded in 1941, and officially re-established in 1957, the academy is committed to contributing to the policy-making process, developing education theories, guiding educational practices, and collaborating with educational research institutes all over China. It aims to build an advanced national think tank in education that provides intellectual support to accelerate the modernization in China’s education, help build a well-educated population, and develop education that meets the expectations of the people. Focusing on national priorities and development strategies, the CNAES strives to advance studies on various topics regarding common concerns of the central government, society, and the public.

• Preface.- Chapter 1 Global overview of digital education development.- Chapter 2 Chinas digital education in global landscape.- Appendix I evaluation methodology of global digital education development index.- Appendix II country reports.