“丝路电商”经贸合作喀什交流会举行

Group 1 - The "Silk Road E-commerce" economic and trade cooperation exchange meeting was held in Kashgar, Xinjiang, focusing on exploring the potential of Kashgar in the Silk Road e-commerce under the new international situation [1] - The event was supported by the Shanghai Xinjiang Work Front Command and the Kashgar Regional Commerce Bureau, co-hosted by Kashgar University and Fudan University, aiming to deepen cooperation in digital economy and cross-border e-commerce [1] - This year marks the 15th anniversary of Shanghai's support for Xinjiang, with significant achievements in economic, educational, and technological cooperation between the two regions [1] Group 2 - The executive director of the Pakistan-China Council highlighted new opportunities for China-Pakistan e-commerce cooperation under the "Digital Silk Road," with Kashgar expected to become a regional logistics and data hub [2] - A report titled "Central Asia E-commerce Development Research Report 2025" was released, indicating the vast potential of the Central Asian e-commerce market but also noting challenges such as insufficient platform competitiveness and inadequate payment and logistics systems [2] - The report recommends strengthening cooperation between China and Central Asia, simplifying customs processes, and enhancing e-commerce talent cultivation to boost the e-commerce ecosystem [2] Group 3 - The successful hosting of the exchange meeting marks the beginning of a new chapter in building the "Silk Road E-commerce" strategic hub, enhancing Kashgar's strategic position as a key e-commerce hub connecting China with Central Asia, South Asia, and Europe [3] - Future cooperation between Shanghai and Kashgar will focus on digital economy and cross-border e-commerce, aiming to create a competitive "Silk Road E-commerce" economic cooperation platform [3] - This collaboration represents a win-win situation for both cities and serves as a vivid example of high-quality development under the "Belt and Road" initiative [3]