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Using panel data from Chinese listed manufacturing firms (2011\u20132023), we employ ordinary least squares (OLS) models to analyze the relationship, its mechanisms, and heterogeneity. We further match firms with their suppliers and customers to identify spillover effects. (3) Results. Digitalization significantly improves resilience, particularly by enhancing supply\u2013demand matching and competitive capabilities. Effects are stronger for small, labor-intensive, and high-environment, social and governance (ESG) firms. Bargaining power and governance capability are key channels. Spillover effects are heterogeneous, with a stronger impact on downstream customers. (4) Discussion. The positive impact of digitalization varies by firm characteristics, and spillovers differ across the chain. 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