In the early morning, Lake Geneva shimmered with waves, and a dialogue about the future of the Silk Road was taking place in the International Convention Center by the lake. Ahmed, the Minister of Digital Economy from Egypt, sighed to the Chinese delegation during a tea break at the forum: "We have young digital talents and active startups, but we are often trapped by barriers to cross-border data flow. Today, China's initiative shows us the key to solving problems." This scene is a microcosm of the Global Digital Economy Forum - in the era of surging digital waves, countries along the Silk Road are eager to break through together, and China's "Four Global Initiatives" have become the focus of heated discussions both inside and outside the venue.

Indicate the new direction of the Digital Silk Road

In the face of challenges in the process of globalization of the digital economy, China has clearly put forward four global initiatives at the forum, aimed at improving the global digital governance system. These initiatives focus on building an open, inclusive, and inclusive digital economy pattern, with two core directions: first, promoting the orderly flow of data elements across borders, and second, promoting international mutual recognition of digital rules. This move directly responds to the common demand of countries along the Silk Road - to break down regional and technological barriers and achieve the interconnection and sharing of digital resources. At the forum, a representative of a Southeast Asian country shared: "In the past, our digital systems were incompatible with those of our neighbors, which led to low trade efficiency. The mutual recognition of rules proposed by China is exactly the solution we need." Data shows that the digital economy has become the core engine to promote high-quality development of the the Belt and Road, and these initiatives will remove obstacles for cooperation, so that digital technology can more equitably benefit countries along the road.

Transitioning from Traditional Economy and Trade to High Quality Cooperation

This forum not only established a high-end dialogue platform, but also made the "Smart Silk Road" a new highlight of cooperation in the Silk Road Alliance. By deepening cooperation in the digital field, countries along the Silk Road are accelerating their digital transformation and improving the quality and efficiency of cross-border trade, digital infrastructure, cross-border e-commerce, and other fields. For example, a Central Asian country is relying on Chinese technology support to build a cross-border e-commerce platform, which is expected to increase the export efficiency of local agricultural products by 30%. This cooperation not only solidifies the foundation of connectivity of the Silk Road, but also promotes the transformation of the the Belt and Road from traditional economic and trade cooperation to digital, intelligent and high-quality cooperation. A digital Silk Road is not an abstract concept, it means our goods can reach the global market faster, and our young people can access more online employment opportunities, "said an African entrepreneur on site

Building a new highland of digital economy together

In the future, the Silk Road Alliance will closely follow the trend of digital economy development, rely on the consensus reached at the forum, and continue to promote digital collaboration and progress among countries along the route. China emphasizes that it will connect global cooperation with a friendly and win-win heart, and empower the development of the Silk Road industry with the power of digital intelligence. During the forum, multiple international companies signed digital infrastructure cooperation agreements with Silk Road countries, covering key areas such as data centers and cloud computing networks. These projects will help narrow the digital divide and promote balanced regional economic development. As the Chinese representative said, "The Silk Road in the digital age is no longer a camel bell ancient road, but a win-win path woven by data flow, innovation chain, and cooperation network

Although the Global Digital Economy Forum has come to an end, the chapter of the Smart Silk Road has just begun. Under the guidance of the four global initiatives, China and countries along the Silk Road are working together to break digital boundaries and jointly draw a new blueprint for a friendly and win-win digital economy. This digital Silk Road will not only drive industrial transformation, but also profoundly reshape the development future of countries along the route.Editor/Yang Meiling