Group 1 - The forum held on July 24, 2025, in Quanzhou, Fujian, focused on the theme "Digital Silk Road for a Shared Future," discussing topics such as digital trade cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative, AI empowering the private economy, and the digital transformation of international transportation [1] - As of the end of 2022, China has signed "Digital Silk Road" cooperation memorandums with 17 countries, promoting digital development strategies and enhancing exchanges across various fields [1] - The construction of the "Digital Silk Road" is seen as a new highlight in implementing global development initiatives and advancing Belt and Road cooperation [1] Group 2 - The "Silk Road E-commerce" initiative aims to enhance trade efficiency among participating countries through digital trade, creating new business models and reducing transaction costs [2] - The number of China's "Silk Road E-commerce" partner countries has increased to 36, with local products from some African countries gaining international market access through Chinese e-commerce platforms [2] - The initiative is expected to play a more prominent role in promoting the integration of the global digital economy as more countries participate [2] Group 3 - Challenges in the "Digital Silk Road" construction include underdeveloped economies in many participating countries, low internet usage rates, and the prevalence of "digital islands" [3] - There is a need for stronger "soft connectivity" in standard rules, as the rapid development of the digital economy demands higher international standards and governance frameworks [3] - The forum served as an international platform for discussing digital Silk Road development and a valuable opportunity for cultural exchange and storytelling [3]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the integration of AI in the Yiwu market, showcasing its transformative impact on trade and business operations [1][2][3] - Yiwu market has become a significant application scenario for AI innovation, with over 50% of merchants using AI tools daily to expand their business [1][2] - The Chinagoods platform has recorded over 10 billion AI application calls, indicating a strong demand for smarter and more convenient AI tools among merchants, enterprises, and factories [1][2] Group 2 - The annual report of Xiaogoods shows that by the end of 2024, Chinagoods will have accumulated over 1 billion usage and access instances, with user numbers exceeding 200,000 and a 72% increase in active private traffic among merchants [2] - The AI model sandbox testing aims to explore systematic breakthroughs and full-scale empowerment, moving from isolated attempts to comprehensive solutions [1][3] - The company plans to continuously optimize the application scenarios and service functions of the AI model, aiming to provide smarter and more efficient solutions for global trade [3]

新华社记者周蕊、谢希瑶、杨有宗 改革越深入，对开放的水平要求就越高；开放水平越高，对改革的促进作用就越大。 习近平总书记 强调，"要更加主动对接高标准国际经贸规则，稳步扩大规则、规制、管理、标准等 制度型开放，加快打造对外开放新高地，建设更高水平开放型经济新体制"。 2023年11月，国务院印发了《全面对接国际高标准经贸规则推进中国（上海）自由贸易试验区高水 平制度型开放总体方案》，在上海自贸试验区试点80条措施。经过一年多的先行先试，80条措施已基本 落地，为稳步扩大制度型开放提供了"自贸经验"。 为用好上海自贸试验区制度型开放试点经验，国务院近日印发《关于做好自由贸易试验区全面对接 国际高标准经贸规则推进高水平制度型开放试点措施复制推广工作的通知》，将试点成熟、成效显著、 风险可控的77条试点措施向更大范围复制推广。 新华社上海7月23日电 题：以高水平开放推动深层次改革、高质量发展——上海自贸试验区制度型 开放试点经验观察 上海自贸试验区，再一次站在了改革向深、创新向实、开放向未来的历史前沿。记者近日深入上海 自贸试验区，探寻上海"自贸经验"以高水平开放推动深层次改革、高质量发展的蓬勃脉动。 制度创新" ...

Group 1 - The 2025 World Internet Conference Digital Silk Road Development Forum will be held on July 24 in Quanzhou, focusing on themes such as "Digital Trade Cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative," "AI Empowering High-Quality Development of Private Economy," and "Digital Transformation and Sustainable Development of International Transport" [1] - The forum aims to promote the vigorous, healthy, and orderly development of international digital trade [1] - The "Digital Silk Road Looks at Quanzhou" media interview team recently visited Jinjiang to examine the integration of digital technology with the local economy and traditional culture [1] Group 2 - A truck carrying 173 items of food, health products, and daily necessities from Hong Kong arrived at Jinjiang Land Port, marking the official launch of the "Cross-Border One Lock" rapid customs clearance in Quanzhou [3] - The "Cross-Border One Lock" model eliminates the need for transshipment, storage, and port inspection, reducing logistics costs by over 20% and shortening the customs clearance time by 8 hours [3] Group 3 - The Jinjiang Land Port has developed a "super port" model integrating multiple transport modes, including sea, land, air, and rail, supported by innovative construction over the past decade [5] - It has become the second-largest land port in China and one of the most comprehensive platforms for port services in the country, handling over 90% of the total business volume among the four land ports in Fujian province [5] - To assist local enterprises in expanding their global market reach, the land port collaborates with local governments and state-owned enterprises to operate a new outbound service model in seven countries and regions, combining offline city showrooms, online live broadcasts, and public overseas warehouses [5]

Core Viewpoint - The recent meeting on the construction of national free trade pilot zones emphasizes the need for high-level institutional opening, systematic reform integration, and improvement of the quality of the open economy, aiming to create a new landscape for the work of free trade pilot zones [1] Group 1: Policy Framework and Objectives - The new policy framework focuses on five areas: trade, investment, capital flow, transportation, and personnel exchanges, aiming to create a free and convenient environment for data security and high-level openness in technology and industry [2] - The framework builds on previous explorations in Shanghai and Hainan, optimizing the policy system for free trade pilot zones, which will enhance institutional, technological, and industrial innovation [2] Group 2: Digital Trade and Innovation - The policy explicitly supports the innovation and development of digital trade, including tasks such as promoting new offshore international trade, electronic bill applications, and digital identity recognition trials [2] - The establishment of the first "free trade + cross-border" digital trade industrial cluster in Fuzhou aims to leverage the advantages of the free trade zone for cross-border data flow and e-commerce facilitation [2] Group 3: Financial Sector Development - The policy aims to deepen financial sector openness and innovation, promoting financial services for the real economy and gradually expanding financial openness [3] - The Tianjin free trade zone has successfully attracted international investment institutions, enhancing the implementation of the Qualified Foreign Limited Partner (QFLP) pilot policy [3] Group 4: Promotion of High-Standard Trade Rules - The State Council has issued a notice to replicate and promote 77 pilot measures across seven areas, including service trade, goods trade, digital trade, and intellectual property protection [4] - The measures aim to facilitate trade and investment, expand market openness, and allow the world to share in China's opportunities [4] Group 5: Institutional Innovation and Reform - The replicated measures include significant reforms in areas such as intellectual property protection, government procurement, and labor rights, which constitute nearly half of the total measures [5] - These reforms are expected to enhance transparency and stability in the institutional environment, aligning high-standard international rules with China's economic development needs [5]

Core Insights - Digital trade is a new trade form aligned with the development of the digital economy, leveraging digital technologies for the transmission, transaction, and consumption of products or services, becoming a new trend in international trade and a growth point for the economy [1][2] Digital Trade Growth - From 2021 to 2023, global digital trade volume increased from $6.02 trillion to $7.13 trillion, with an annual growth rate of 8.8%, and its share of total international trade rose from 19.6% to 22.5% [1] - In China, the export and import volume of digitally deliverable services reached $385.9 billion in 2023, accounting for 41.4% of total service trade [1] Types of Digital Trade - Digital trade can be categorized into four types: digital product trade (e.g., videos, games), digital service trade (e.g., software outsourcing, digital finance), digital technology trade (e.g., cloud computing, AI), and data trade (e.g., data collection and processing) [2][3] Impact on Service Trade - Digital trade significantly reduces transaction costs and expands the range and geographical scope of service trade, allowing for rapid global delivery of services with minimal costs [3] - Platform enterprises are becoming the main organizers and providers of service trade, enhancing global production and supply chains [3] Growth in New Service Trade - Digital trade has led to the emergence of new service trade forms, with notable growth in digital product trade, where cultural and entertainment service exports are projected to grow by 39.3% in 2024 [4] - The scale of digitally deliverable services has shown a continuous surplus since 2019, with expectations for this segment to account for over 45% of total service trade by 2029 [4] Future Outlook - The development of service trade through digital trade is expected to enhance the quality and resilience of China's foreign trade, necessitating a policy framework that supports high-quality development driven by digital trade [5][6]

Group 1 - The "Hangzhou Day" event at the 2025 Osaka Expo showcased the theme "Hangzhou AI, Making the World More Exciting," highlighting the city's rich cultural heritage and technological innovation [1] - The Global Digital Trade Expo, the only national-level, international, and professional exhibition in China's digital trade sector, was promoted during the event [1] - Hangzhou aims to become a model city for Chinese-style modernization, enhancing its comprehensive urban capabilities and international reputation [1] Group 2 - Since its inception in 2022, the Global Digital Trade Expo has become one of China's six major national-level exhibitions, alongside events like the Canton Fair and the China International Import Expo [2] - The third edition of the expo attracted 1,546 participating companies, over 30,000 professional buyers, and more than 6,000 international buyers, with total intention orders exceeding 15 billion yuan [2] - The fourth edition will feature a theme of "Digital Trade Connecting the World," with three main components: exhibition displays, major activities, and an online platform [3] Group 3 - The expo will include a main exhibition hall and five specialized industry exhibition halls, showcasing future industries and the latest achievements in digital trade and technology [3] - Major activities will encompass a variety of events, including the opening ceremony, Silk Road E-commerce Day, and investment matching sessions [3] - The event aims to enhance international engagement and services through an upgraded online platform, facilitating information dissemination and transaction matching [3] Group 4 - The participation in the Osaka Expo serves as a significant promotional activity for the upcoming Global Digital Trade Expo, inviting Japanese business and exhibition sectors to engage with Hangzhou [4]

Group 1: Service Trade Growth - The service trade in China has shown remarkable performance in the first half of the year, driven by innovation and diverse development models [1][10] - A clear growth trajectory is observed in service trade, with new business models emerging, such as data processing and cultural products gaining global popularity [1][10] Group 2: Data Processing Industry - In Shanghai Lingang, over 20 companies are engaged in "data processing," showcasing a significant concentration of this industry [7][9] - The data processing sector requires high artistic understanding and animation rendering skills, with processed data sent back to Italy for further use [3][5] - A complete industrial chain centered around "data processing" is rapidly forming in Shanghai Lingang, with 33 service institutions established in key areas like data technology and infrastructure [9] Group 3: Gaming Industry - The gaming industry is a crucial segment of service trade, with Chinese games opening new markets through innovative designs and technologies [10][14] - Shenzhen has over 4,000 gaming companies, creating a robust ecosystem that supports game exports [14][16] - A new game developed by a small team has gained significant traction in Thailand, attracting 20,000 daily users due to its cultural elements [10][12] Group 4: Knowledge-Intensive Service Trade - Knowledge-intensive service trade is becoming a core driver of growth, with service import and export totals reaching 32,543.6 billion yuan, a 7.7% increase [23][25] - The export scale of knowledge-intensive services is expected to continue expanding, with projected growth from 25,068.5 billion yuan in 2022 to 28,965.2 billion yuan in 2024 [25] - New business models in digital culture, online education, and cross-border healthcare are accelerating the internationalization of service trade [25]

Group 1 - The fourth Global Digital Trade Expo (referred to as "Digital Trade Expo") will be held from September 25 to 29, 2025, in Hangzhou, with the theme "Digital Trade Connects the World" [1] - The expo will feature three main components: "Exhibition and Display," "Main Activities," and "Digital Trade Online," covering an exhibition area of 150,000 square meters [1] - A promotional event for the expo was held on July 16 in Guangzhou, attended by nearly a hundred representatives from well-known companies and media [1] Group 2 - The "Exhibition and Display" section will include one main digital trade exhibition hall and seven specialized industry exhibition areas covering five subfields of digital trade [2] - The main exhibition area will showcase future industries such as embodied robots and spatiotemporal intelligence, gathering leading domestic and international companies [2] - The expo will continue to host the Global Digital Trade Innovation Competition, attracting top projects and teams from around the world, and will initiate strategic connections with Middle Eastern capital to support quality startup projects [2]

Group 1 - The third China International Supply Chain Promotion Expo (Chain Expo) is held in Beijing from July 16 to 20, with a new summer schedule and the introduction of "Nanjing Day" on July 17 to showcase Nanjing's strengths [1][2] - The "Nanjing Day" event aims to create a dialogue platform between Nanjing and global business communities, highlighting the city's advantages in key industrial supply chains and promoting international cooperation [1][2] - The event will feature over 100 attendees, including leaders from international business associations, Fortune 500 companies, and supply chain industry leaders, to foster partnerships and innovation in supply chains [1][2] Group 2 - The Chain Expo will promote Nanjing's investment environment, key industries, and projects, aiming to attract investment and talent through the event [2] - Five projects will be signed on-site during the event, covering fields such as artificial intelligence, biomedicine, digital trade, and precision manufacturing [2] - The expo includes six major supply chain categories and service exhibition areas, showcasing the latest achievements and experiences in global supply chain cooperation, with participation from 651 companies and institutions from 75 countries [2][3]