专访联合国贸发会议汉森 ：AI提升贸易便利化和供应链效率

Core Viewpoint - The development of artificial intelligence (AI) can enhance risk management, prevent counterfeit products, accelerate logistics, reduce waiting times, and ultimately lower consumer costs, thereby promoting supply chain efficiency and trade facilitation [1][2]. Group 1: AI and Trade Facilitation - AI is projected to become a $4.8 trillion global market by 2033, equivalent to Germany's current economic size, but it may exacerbate global inequality if urgent actions are not taken [2]. - The implementation of the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement, effective since February 2017, is considered a significant achievement in trade facilitation, establishing minimum standards for global trade facilitation rules [4]. - AI can be utilized for risk management to prevent counterfeit products and to speed up the flow of goods, which can reduce consumer costs [4][5]. Group 2: Cross-Border Data Flow and Digitalization - Enhancing cross-border data exchange is crucial for reducing trade costs, as current gaps in trade facilitation are largely due to inadequate data flow [5]. - The use of digital tools can streamline import and export processes, saving time, reducing errors, and lowering costs for businesses, which in turn benefits consumers [6]. Group 3: Inclusivity in Global Supply Chains - Organizations like the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade play a vital role in enhancing the resilience of global supply chains, providing valuable insights for other countries [7]. - The UNCTAD is looking forward to deepening cooperation with China to build a more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient global supply chain [7].