At the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Digital Economy Forum in north China's Tianjin Municipality, Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang laid out an inspiring vision for a more connected digital future. 🚀
In his keynote speech, Ding highlighted that while digitalization opens up amazing opportunities, it also brings its set of challenges. He called for faster implementation of the important consensus reached by the SCO Heads of State Council and the Global Digital Compact, emphasizing improved policy alignment and coordinated development plans.
Ding proposed the creation of a high-quality Digital Silk Road—a robust regional digital infrastructure system designed to enhance connectivity, boost computing power, and streamline data processing. This vision is all about taking digital innovation to the next level, much like the rapid tech transformations we see in our own vibrant cities.
The forum, co-organized by the National Data Administration and the Tianjin municipal government, brought together around 600 experts, government officials, business leaders, and scholars. Their discussions ranged from digital technology innovation to strategies for building a collaborative digital security governance system, underscoring a shared commitment to a secure and inclusive digital future.
For young tech enthusiasts and innovators, this announcement is a clear signal: now is the time to upgrade our digital skills, embrace change, and be part of a future where digital breakthroughs drive socio-economic growth and connectivity across borders. 🌐
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Chinese vice premier calls for enhancing digital economy cooperation
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