2021 World Digital Economy Forum Press Conference and China Digital Night held in Beijing

Yang Lianzi, Vice Chairman of China Association for the Promotion of International Economic and Technological Cooperation, delivered a welcome speech

Qin Yong, founder and executive chairman of the World Digital Economy Forum, delivered a keynote speech

Speech by Ni Jianzhong, Executive Chairman of China Mobile Communications Federation

Speech by the Indonesian Ambassador to China Zhou Haoli

Somali Ambassador to China Awalé Ali Kurane delivers a speech

The Deputy Head of the Embassy of Sri Lanka in China, Yugnadan, delivered a speech

Award Ceremony of Zhejiang Organizing Committee, Shenzhen Organizing Committee, Dubai Organizing Committee of World Digital Economy Forum

A group photo of some Chinese and foreign guests

On July 28, 2021, the "2021 World Digital Economy Forum Press Conference and China Digital Night will be held in Beijing. Yang Lianzi, Vice Chairman of the China Association for the Promotion of International Economic and Technical Cooperation, Qin Yong, Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Digital Economy Forum, Ni Jianzhong, executive chairman of the China Mobile Communications Federation, Zhou Haoli, Indonesian ambassador to China, Awale Ali Kurane, Somalia ambassador to China, Yugnadan, deputy head of the Embassy of Sri Lanka in China, and Sharif, executive chairman of the Dubai Silicon Valley Authority Kamal, Zhang Xinliang, Dean of the China Digital Government Financial Assets Research Institute, Zhang Manan, Chief Researcher of the US-Europe Institute of China Center for International Economic Exchanges and Consultant of the "Digital Trade Experts Committee" Think Tank of the China Central Cyberspace Affairs Office/Ministry of Commerce, and Researcher of CCID Research Institute , Liu Yang, General Manager of Beijing CCID Translation Technology Co., Ltd., Ren Haiping, Researcher of China International Economic Exchange Center, Liu Qiangde, Deputy Secretary-General of China Animal Husbandry Association, Song Yingqiao, General Manager of Alibaba Cloud Intelligent International Business Unit, etc. Speeches on major issues such as the impact of global digital economy, global data security and privacy protection, and the construction of a digital community with a shared future.

Qin Yong, founder and executive chairman of the World Digital Economy Forum, said that today's digital economy has become a new engine for global economic development. The development trend of global economic digitization is becoming more and more obvious. With the continuous expansion of the scale of the digital economy, traditional industries have accelerated their transformation and upgrading to digital, networked and intelligent industries. The digital transformation of the world economy is the general trend. For the world, digital transformation is no longer a "multiple choice", but a "compulsory course" related to survival and long-term development.

Qin Yong said that in recent years, the rapid growth of China's digital economy has not only become a new engine for China's economic development, but also provides a useful reference for the development of digital industries around the world, injects continuous vitality and vitality into the recovery and development of the world economy, and makes positive contributions to the world. "China Sample" and "China Plan". At present, China is ready to meet the great changes in the digital economy, and will continue to strengthen digital sharing and interconnection, promote the integration of the real economy and the digital economy, and promote the incubation and cultivation of new technologies, new industries, and new business formats through digitalization, and drive business The innovation of the model will continue to create new opportunities for China, let the world know a brand-new digital China, and let China's digital economy move from "influencing the world" to "leading the world."

Qin Yong emphasized that the World Digital Economy Forum aims to create an international event that leads the development of the digital economy, a global platform that showcases the latest achievements of the digital economy, promotes a professional stage for global cooperation in the digital economy, and creates the invisible and explicit value of the digital economy. We hope that through the joint efforts of many parties, the World Digital Economy Forum will gradually become a "Davos" in the field of digital economy, so as to further help Chinese companies to expand the new blue ocean of international cooperation, enhance the international reputation and brand influence of Chinese companies, and contribute to the world. Provide China's digital solutions and let the world share the achievements and opportunities of China's digital economy development.

The Indonesian ambassador to China Zhou Haoli believes that digitalization is changing people's way of life and even the way the economy operates. China is developing strongly in the process of digitization, while ASEAN countries have huge development potential in the field of digitization. Both parties have complementary advantages and have plenty of room for cooperation. At present, Indonesia and China have established a number of cooperation in the field of digital economy to jointly promote virtual payment, IT education, vocational training, e-commerce, financial technology and digital infrastructure construction, etc., and hope to use this forum as an opportunity to encourage both parties More SMEs are developing closer cooperation in the construction of digital platforms.

Somalia’s ambassador to China, Awalé Ali Kurane, stated that Somalia is one of the first African countries to establish a mobile money platform. It has changed the lives of many people and promoted the trade and commerce of companies and small and medium-sized enterprises that are the engine of Somalia’s economic growth. In Somalia, improvements in smart logistics and online payment systems have promoted the development of the digital economy and made e-commerce a reality. Currently, the Federal Government of Somalia is establishing an e-government system to connect government agencies to promote efficient service delivery and improve digital skills and value.

At the meeting, the award ceremony of the Zhejiang Organizing Committee, Shenzhen Organizing Committee, and Dubai Organizing Committee of the World Digital Economy Forum was also held, and the "Global Data Security Initiative" was called for signing. Qian Yuhe, director of the Zhejiang Organizing Committee, said that the "World Digital Economy Forum Hangzhou Summit" will be held in Hangzhou on August 29; Zhang Xiaoxin, director of the Shenzhen Organizing Committee, said that the "World Digital Economy Forum" will be held in Shenzhen on September 23. Shenzhen Summit".

It is reported that Russia, France, Germany, Australia, South Korea, Luxembourg, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Syria, Guinea-Bissau, Algeria, Somalia, Kenya, Vanuatu, Senegal, Cyprus, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Ethiopia, Myanmar, North Macedonia, Nigeria, Latvia, Togo, Zimbabwe, Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, Moldova, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Niger, Israel, Botswana, Congo (Brazzaville), Namibia, Mozambique, Azerbaijan, Iraq, Peru, Guinea, Bahamas, Lesotho Nearly 100 diplomatic envoys and embassies of nearly 50 countries including Venezuela, Iran, etc. attended the event. (Source: China Net)