Hangzhou, the tech-savvy capital of east China's Zhejiang Province, is buzzing as the second Global Digital Trade Expo (GDTE) opens today! 🚀 With the theme 'Digital Trade Connecting the World,' the event highlights how cutting-edge tech is reshaping global commerce — and China’s role as a key player.
The Expo Breakdown
Covering over 100,000 square meters, the expo showcases futuristic innovations from AI-driven logistics to blockchain solutions. Think of it as a Coachella for tech nerds and entrepreneurs 🤖✨. Small businesses and startups are getting prime spotlight, too — a game-changer for leveling the global economic playing field.
Xi’s Vision for Digital Trade
In a congratulatory letter, Chinese President Xi Jinping called the expo a catalyst for ‘common development’ and urged nations to embrace digital trade as a new engine for growth. With nearly 1 billion internet users (75.6% penetration rate!), China’s digital economy is booming — and this expo aims to share that momentum globally.
Why Digital Trade Matters
No more geography FOMO 🌍! Digital trade slashes costs, breaks down borders, and creates ‘markets that never sleep’. From TikTok’s e-commerce boom to cross-border fintech, the expo proves that data is the new oil — and everyone’s invited to refine it.
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Digital Trade, a new engine for China's high-quality development
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