This paper examines the governance models of Iran, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia in their engagement with China’s Digital Silk Road. Using a comparative analytical approach and drawing on official documents, international reports, and data from implemented projects, the study reveals that these three countries have adopted markedly different strategies in response to this geo-technological initiative. Saudi Arabia, fully aligned with Vision 2030, has established the most comprehensive and systematic cooperation with China across domains such as smart cities, 5G infrastructure, BeiDou satellite systems, and subsea fiber-optic cables. Turkey, capitalizing on active private-sector involvement and its geostrategic location, maintains a significant presence in eleven of the fourteen dimensions of the Digital Silk Road. In contrast, Iran—despite political interest—participates in only five dimensions, with most of its key projects either suspended or severely constrained due to sanctions. These divergences are rooted in each country’s institutional frameworks, financial capacity, and strategic orientations. The findings suggest that the Digital Silk Road is not merely an infrastructure endeavor but a mechanism for shaping an emerging digital order, through which China exports its techno-governance paradigms. For Iran, the study recommends enhancing inter-agency coordination, prioritizing low-risk digital initiatives, and strengthening domestic technological capabilities to leverage this opportunity toward achieving technological sovereignty.