Shaanxi Net News (Reporter Nan Nan, Wang Chengcheng, Zhang Linhao) On April 16, the Digital Silk Road Development Forum of the World Internet Conference was held in Xi'an, Shaanxi, and Wang Yong, vice chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, attended the opening ceremony and delivered a speech.
The forum was hosted by the World Internet Conference and hosted by the Shaanxi Provincial People's Government. With the theme of "Connectivity and Common Prosperity", the forum invited high-level representatives of international organizations, governments, important enterprises and industry institutions, as well as well-known experts and scholars to discuss three topics: "Digital Interconnection and Building the Silk Road", "Silk Road E-commerce International Cooperation" and "Digital Village and Sustainable Development". It will provide an international platform for communication and exchange between all parties involved in the Belt and Road Initiative to improve infrastructure, develop the digital economy, and bridge the digital divide, and create new development opportunities for the "Digital Silk Road".
The topic of "Digital Interconnection and Building the Silk Road" focuses on the joint construction of the Digital Silk Road and the betterment of digital technology for the benefit of mankind, focusing on the construction of digital infrastructure such as the Internet, satellite navigation and data centers, ensuring the right of developing countries to use the basic resources and technologies of the Internet for peaceful purposes, strengthening capacity building, exploring the expansion of Internet access and connectivity at affordable prices to bridge the digital divide, promoting the combination of digital technology and excellent traditional culture, and promoting digital cultural exchanges. At the forum, a number of industry professionals made in-depth exchanges and sharing on how digital technology can better empower the construction and development of the "Digital Silk Road".
In the era of globalization and information technology, the application of digital technology has not only shortened the distance between countries, but also brought new vitality to economic development. Mark Murphy, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Micron Technology, mentioned that with the continuous development of the Internet and the digital economy, the world is becoming more and more connected, the computing power is gradually improving, and artificial intelligence continues to advance, which will affect all aspects of our lives.
"Digital connectivity is not only a symbol of technological progress, but also a cornerstone for a sustainable future. Si Han, President of GSSA Greater China, said that digital connectivity can build a sustainable future, and the combination of 5G technology and artificial intelligence will bring greater changes to society.
Mark Murphy believes that in this data-driven era, data-centric computing technologies are becoming the new engine of economic growth, providing more efficient and new ways to connect across industries.
Si Han also emphasized at the meeting that 5G infrastructure, as a key technology for digital connectivity, is continuing to accelerate its development around the world, showing strong vitality and broad application prospects. At the same time, generative artificial intelligence (genAI) is being used across multiple industry verticals, from telecommunications to consumer electronics, with impact across the entire value chain and transforming industries.
With the advancement of the "Belt and Road" initiative and the construction of the "Digital Silk Road", the global promotion of new technologies, new products and new services represented by 5G technology and artificial intelligence has become a trend. In this regard, Hou Shengli, senior vice president and chief technology officer of Cisco Greater China, reminded that in the process of globalization, enterprises often face a series of problems such as information security and compliance risks, cross-time zone service timeliness, and cultural differences and integration.
To meet these challenges, companies need to adopt innovative digital solutions that ensure information security, deliver efficient services, and adapt to business needs in different cultural contexts. In his speech, Hou Shengli emphasized that the global development of enterprises should also pay attention to green and sustainable development, adhere to the concept and technology of energy conservation and environmental protection, and at the same time, meet global compliance requirements to protect user data and network security.
The forum also released the "World Internet Conference Cross-border E-commerce Practice Case Collection (2024)", in which a total of 63 cases from government agencies at all levels, cross-border e-commerce comprehensive service platforms, trading platforms, logistics enterprises, financial institutions, sellers, dispute resolution institutions, and enterprise organizations providing supporting services were selected at the forum.