China News Service, Beijing, September 24 (Reporter Zeng Yue and Zhang Su) Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun hosted a regular press conference on the 24th.
A reporter asked: We noticed that the fifth Global Digital Trade Expo opened in Hangzhou this morning. The theme of this year’s Digital Trade Fair is “Encountering the Future of AI at the Digital Trade Fair”. Premier Li Qiang attended the launching ceremony and delivered a speech. Can the spokesperson introduce the relevant situation?
Guo Jiakun: This morning, the fifth Global Digital Trade Expo opened in Hangzhou. Premier Li Qiang attended the launching ceremony and delivered a speech. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar, Kyrgyzstan Prime Minister Kasemaliyev and others attended the launching ceremony and delivered speeches. Director General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization Muller and others delivered a video speech. More than 1,200 representatives from nearly 50 countries and regions and relevant international organizations attended the launching ceremony.
Where will global trade go in the wave of digitalization? How should the international community follow this trend? What role can China play in this? Premier Li Qiang shared three thoughts in his speech: First, gain insight into new changes and trends in international economic and trade development through digital trade. The vigorous rise of digital trade has brought new impetus and opportunities. The world economy has ushered in a vast blue ocean and also faced new economic and trade barriers. Global trade is accelerating innovation and development, but it is also facing a lack of new rules. The second is to promote better development of global trade in the digital era with an open mind. In the face of the trend of economic globalization, the international community should cooperate sincerely. We need to strengthen digital connectivity and promote freer trade. We need to bridge the digital divide and promote more inclusive trade. Third, China will contribute more to global digital trade with practical actions. We will continue to expand digital consumption demand and share market opportunities with other countries. We will continue to consolidate digital industry support and empower the global digitalization process. China's technological development such as artificial intelligence adheres to the open source and open approach, building a "digital ladder" that all countries can climb. We will continue to optimize the digital development environment and contribute Chinese solutions to improve international rules.
Foreign leaders said in their speeches that the Digital Trade Fair has established a valuable platform for countries to discuss and cooperate, jointly promote development, and share results. They thanked China for sharing development results with other countries and looked forward to working with China to bridge the digital divide and jointly build a global digital trade order that is fair, virtuous, safe, and inclusive, and continuously inject new momentum into the sustainable development of the world.
The Digital Trade Fair coincides with the Mid-Autumn Festival, where new technological trends converge in Qiantang. Welcome all journalists and friends to pay attention to Hangzhou, Zhejiang, attend digital trade appointments, and experience the cutting-edge of science and technology.
