1、 Workshop Report CAREC Digital Economy June 2024 1 Disclaimer This report is the outcome of the CAREC Digital Economy training program and drafted by Rovshan Mahmudov,Acting Chief of Capacity Building Division and contributed by Gary Huang,E-learning Specialist,CAREC Institute.The views expressed in

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7、r permission to reproduce it.The CAREC Institute cannot be held liable for any claims that arise as a result of your use of the material.Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation(CAREC)Institute 21st Floor,Commercial Building Block 8,Vanke Metropolitan,No.66 Longteng Road,Shuimogou District,Urumqi,

8、Xinjiang,the PRC,830028 f:+86-991-8891151 L inkedIn:carec-institute km carecinstitute.o rg ww w.carecinstitute.o rg 2 Acknowledgment This workshop would not have been possible without the invaluable contributions of numerous individuals and organizations.We are grateful to the co-organizers,the Cent

9、er for International Studies on Development and Governance(CISDG)at Zhejiang University,for their dedication in planning and executing this joint successful workshop on Digital Economy.The workshop benefited greatly from the financial and technical support provided by the Asian Development Bank(ADB)

10、,the ADB-PRC Regional Knowledge Sharing Initiative(RKSI),and the CAREC Secretariat.The representatives of the CAREC and ASEAN member countries who participated in the workshop are duly acknowledged for sharing their knowledge and expertise with all present.Special thanks to Zhou Jianghong,Vice Presi

11、dent of Zhejiang University,Safdar Parvez,Country Director,PRC Resident Mission,ADB,Gong Sen,Director and Professor of the Center for International Studies on Development and Governance at Zhejiang and Zhejiang University,Lyaziza Sabyrova,Director,Regional Cooperation and Operations Coordination Div

12、ision(CWRC),ADB,Roman Mogilevski,Senior Economist,Honey May M.Guerzon,Associate Knowledge Management Officer,CWRC,ADB,Gulshat Raissova,CAREC Institute Coordinator,CWRC,ADB,Kabir Jurazoda,Director,Jingjing Huang,Deputy Director One and Kuat Akizhanov,Deputy Director Two of the CAREC Institute.Our dee

13、pest appreciation goes to the esteemed speakers who shared their expertise and valuable insights with the participants.We are also grateful to the following organizations for their support in making this workshop a success:ASEAN Secretariat Zhejiang Provincial Department of Economy and Information T

14、echnology Zhejiang Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Zhejiang Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism,Shaoxing Council of China Council for the Promotion of International Trade(CCPIT)Shaoxing Chamber of International Commerce China Mobile(Zhejiang)Innovation Research Instit

15、ute Hangzhou Urban Brain Co,Ltd,Zhejiang Digital Culture International Cooperation Zone Zhejiang China Commodity City Group Co.Ltd,China Pearls and Jewelry International City,Hailiang Limited Co.Ltd,Zhejiang Zolang Animation Co.Ltd,Alibaba Group Holdings Co.Ltd,World Digital Economy Forum(WDEF),Chin

16、a Shaoxing Yellow Rice Wine Group Co.Ltd,Zhejiang Toman Intelligent Technology Co.,Ltd,Zhejiang Top Cloud-agri Technology Co.,Ltd,Zhejiang Linctex Digital Technology Ltd.,China International Cartoon and Animation Festival Zhejiang Daily Digital Technology Co.Ltd,Representative Office of the World Ba

17、nk in China Finally,we extend our gratitude to Zhejiang University and its staff for their invaluable assistance with logistics,materials,and other relevant issues.3 Contents I.Summary.5 Program Purpose and Approach.6 Course components.6 II.Content and Participant Summary.6 III.Program Assessment.9

18、IV.Recommendations.10 V.Summary of Presentations.11 VI.Participants Voices.23 VII.Annexes.26 Annex A Course Agenda.26 Annex B Course Content.30 Annex C Photos and Recordings.31 Annex D List of Participants.33 Annex E Course Evaluation Summary.36 4 Abbreviations ADB Asian Development Bank CAREC Centr

19、al Asia Regional Economic Cooperation CI CAREC Institute CiSDG Center for International Studies on Development and Governance,Zhejiang University CWRC Regional Cooperation and Operations Coordination Division RKSI ADB-PRC Regional Knowledge Sharing Initiative ZIBS Zhejiang University International B

20、usiness School 5 I.Summary The global economy is changing rapidly.New technologies are emerging that are making our products more resource-efficient,our societies more inclusive,and our environment cleaner.These changes are giving us a chance to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs)by 2030

21、.Digital technologies are at the heart of this transformation.They are already having a big impact on our lives,and their influence is only going to grow.Digital technologies can help us to reduce poverty,improve health care,create jobs,and protect the environment.The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerat

22、ed the digital transformation.As we have moved to remote work and online learning,we have become more reliant on digital tools.This has shown us the potential of digital technologies to connect people and businesses,even in the midst of a crisis.We are at a critical juncture in history.We have the o

23、pportunity to use digital technologies to build a more sustainable and equitable future.However,the CAREC region(Afghanistan,Azerbaijan,Georgia,the Peoples Republic of China,Kazakhstan,Kyrgyz Republic,Mongolia,Pakistan,Tajikistan,Turkmenistan,Uzbekistan)with the notable exception of the Peoples Repu

24、blic of China(PRC)has not fully benefited from the digital economy transformation yet.One of the biggest challenges is inadequate digital infrastructure.Many CAREC countries have low levels of internet penetration and connectivity.This makes it difficult for businesses and individuals to access digi

25、tal services and participate in the digital economy.Another challenge is the lack of clear regulations and policies governing the digital economy.This can lead to uncertainty and risk for businesses and investors.The CAREC region also faces challenges in terms of digital security,data protection,int

26、ellectual property rights,and consumer protection.These challenges need to be addressed in order to create a safe and secure environment for the digital economy.Aligning with the CAREC Digital Strategy 2030 Recognizing the transformative potential of digital technologies,the CAREC Secretariat suppor

27、ted by the Asian Development Bank(ADB)and partnered with the CAREC Institute,and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific(UNESCAP)prepared the CAREC Digital Strategy 2030.This critical strategy serves as a roadmap for accelerating digital transformation and unlockin

28、g the immense potential of the digital economy within the region.This workshop directly aligns with the Strategys vision and mission,aiming to equip member countries with the knowledge and tools necessary to harness the digital economys full potential for inclusive economic growth,social well-being,

29、and enhanced regional competitiveness.As a knowledge arm in the CAREC region,the CAREC Institute,since 2019,in collaboration with the CAREC Secretariat,ADB and Islamic Development Bank,has launched a series of research projects on digitalization in the CAREC region.Based on these research findings,h

30、as held a series of activities to engage CAREC policymakers and interested stakeholders in policy dialogues.The Peoples Republic of China,ranking the second largest global economy,recognized digital economy as its major growth engine.By 2021,the value of Chinas digital economy had reached 6.5 trilli

31、on US dollars,accounting for nearly 40 percent of its GDP,according to the white paper titled Jointly Build a Community with a Shared Future in Cyberspace which was released by the State Council Information Office,PRC.In light of this,the CAREC Institute will continue its effort to promote digital e

32、conomy in the CAREC region by collaborating with ADB-PRC Regional Knowledge Sharing Initiative(RKSI),CAREC Secretariat,the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology,PRC,the Zhejiang Provincial 6 Government,and Zhejiang University and launching a capacity building program to enhance digital eco

33、nomy cooperation and promote digital connectivity.Program Purpose and Approach The primary goal of this seminar is to facilitate participants understanding of the current status and experiences related to Chinas digital economy development,encompassing digital trade,digital governance,digital financ

34、e,intelligent manufacturing,industrial Internet,and related fields.The seminar seeks to enhance participants professional knowledge in the digital economy and other pertinent areas,offering substantial support for their future endeavors.Key proposed outcomes of the program are that:a)Gaining in-dept

35、h knowledge of Chinas digital economy model,focusing on practices,experiences,and challenges,as well as understanding Chinas approach to information and communication infrastructure development,including historical context,future directions and studying successful applications of digital technologie

36、s like Artificial Intelligence,Metaverse,Cloud Computing,and Intelligent Manufacturing.b)Fostering networking and knowledge exchange among policymakers from CAREC and ASEAN countries to identify digital gaps within their respective economies.c)Identifying actionable strategies to bridge these digita

37、l divides,aligning with the CAREC Digital Strategy 2030 vision and the CAREC Institutes research findings.d)Supporting countries policy and regulatory frameworks in alignment with the CAREC Digital Strategys objectives,such as encouraging investment in digital infrastructure,harmonizing data and dig

38、ital legislation,and developing digital skills as well as leveraging insights from Chinese experience to attract talent,reduce trade barriers,and establish interoperable digital platforms within the CAREC region.e)Facilitating the creation of a dedicated network for policymakers within the CAREC and

39、 ASEAN regions,enabling ongoing communication and knowledge sharing to support regional digital transformation efforts.Course components In-person Course A two-week,residential training program delivered from 20 May 2 June 2024 in Hangzhou,the PRC.The workshop warmly welcomed talented individuals en

40、gaged in digital development from CAREC and ASEAN member countries,including representatives from government,industry,and academia and included comprehensive sessions delivered by a team of global experts.On-site Visit A diverse series of site visits including research institutes,technical corporate

41、s,global e-commerce platforms and innovative culture companies are arranged to provide participants with a direct experience of digital development.II.Content and Participant Summary 7 The content of this workshop,designed by CiSDG esteemed teaching faculty,comprises distinguished scholars in Chinas

42、 digital economy,industry leaders of high repute,and government officials.It encompasses a comprehensive learning approach,incorporating classroom teaching,on-site training,collaborative teamwork,and report preparation.Renowned scholars will guide participants to review the history and experience of

43、 Chinas information and communication infrastructure construction.Experienced project experts will introduce cutting-edge technologies in the world and their potential application to digital economy development.In addition,exceptional digital enterprises and institutions will offer in-depth on-site

44、visits,allowing participants to experience the changes brought about by digital development.Participants will be grouped to discuss digital economy development in their countries,with presentations later in the workshop.The classroom sessions are conducted at Zhejiang Universitys Zijingang and Haini

45、ng campuses,recognized as one of foremost institutions of higher learning in China.Content across the core components of the program includes:-The opening ceremony(4 workshop hours)-Thematic activities(88 workshop hours in total)o 58 workshop hours of special topic seminars o 30 workshop hours of on

46、-site exchanges-A closing ceremony(4 workshop hours)-Networking sessions and group reports(16 workshop hours)-Digital economy-focused industry tours,etc.(16 workshop hours)Curriculum involves(i)digital industrialization;(ii)industrial digitalization,and(iii)digital government and governance.The cour

47、se agenda is included as Annex A to this report.Welcome remarks were also delivered by:Mr.ZHOU Jianghong,Vice President of Zhejiang University-Speech Mr.Kabir Jurazoda,Director,CAREC Institute Speech Mr.MA Shuzhong,Dean and Distinguished Qiu Shi Professor of the China Academy of Digital Trade at Zhe

48、jiang University Overview of the Workshop The opening ceremony,led by Mr.GONG Sen,Director and Professor at Zhejiang Universitys Center for International Studies on Development and Governance(CiSDG),highlighted the courses strong backing from key regional agencies and institutions.This support under

49、scores the programs role in driving greater action on the digital economy across the region.To ensure the courses content reflects the latest trends and regional needs,a panel of renowned experts was assembled.These specialists hail from globally recognized organizations and companies,bringing their

50、 extensive experience and knowledge of the digital landscape in the region.The expert team included:Dorothea Lazaro,Senior Regional Cooperation Specialist,Central and West Asia Department,ADB Rovshan Mahmudov,Senior Capacity Building Specialist,CAREC Institute CAI Yuezhou,Director and Researcher of

51、the Digital Economy Research Office,Institute of Quantitative&Technical Economics at Chinese Academy of Social Sciences 8 LEI Jun,Professor-level Senior Engineer,Specially Appointed Expert of the China Association for Science and Technologys“Hai Zhi”program,Technology Review Expert in Zhejiang Provi

52、nce,Leading Talent in Hangzhou ZHANG Xuguang,President of the Zhejiang Association for Science,Technology and Innovation,Distinguished Researcher of the Intelligent Education Research Center at Zhejiang University WU Fei,Director and Qiu Shi Distinguished Professor of Institute of Artificial Intelli

53、gence at Zhejiang University Yoonee Jeong,Senior Digital Tech Specialist(Digital Infra&Economy),Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department(CCSD),ADB LIU Wenge,Dean and Professor of the School of International Economics and Politics at Liaoning University TANG Yongchuan,Deputy Director of

54、China Digital Creative Technology Equipment Innovation Industrial Alliance,Professor of the School of Computer Science and Technology at Zhejiang University WEI Wenting,Private Sector Specialist of the World Bank,SHEN Yongsheng,General Manager of Zhejiang Daily Digital Technology(Zhejiang)Co.Ltd,Gen

55、eral Manager of Hangzhou City Brain Co,Ltd FANG Lijie,Professor of the School of Social Research at the Renmin University of China HUANG Xianhai,Changjiang Distinguished Professor and Vice President of Zhejiang University RONG Ying,Research Fellow,Former Vise President of China Institute of Internat

56、ional Studies WU Zhong,Secretary-General of the Finance Center for South-South Cooperation,Senior Advisor of Micro Connect and Chairman of Hong Kong Oriental Patron Financial Group BEN Shenglin,Dean and Professor of Zhejiang University International Business School(ZIBS),Dean of Academy of Internet

57、Finance(AIF),Zhejiang University These experts worked collaboratively to ensure that content was integrated so that the emphasis on the requirements for system approaches were clear.The concluding session and commencement of the workshop was concluded by GONG Sen,Director and Professor of the CiSDG.

58、The closing remarks were also delivered by:BEN Shenglin,Dean and Professor of Zhejiang University International Business School(ZIBS)Akiko Terada-Hagiwara,Principal Country Specialist,East Asia Department,ADB Kuat Akizhanov,Deputy Director Two,CAREC Institute,Organizers,co-organizers,representatives

59、 from all member countries Course content was delivered through a combination of Chinese and English with slides presented in both languages and simultaneous translation available throughout the course.All course presentations are included as Annex B of this report.Course photos and recordings of pr

60、esentations are included as Annex C of this report.Participants 9 We carefully selected participants for the courses three components,targeting talented individuals from CAREC and ASEAN countries actively involved in digital development.This included government officials,industry professionals,and a

61、cademics.Ideally,participants would have experience in digital economy,digital management,and e-governance.To foster a rich learning environment,we encouraged the formation of multi-disciplinary teams.The CAREC countries allocation for the course was as follow:Azerbaijan 2 representatives PRC 1 repr

62、esentative Georgia 2 representatives Kazakhstan 2 representatives Kyrgyz Republic 2 representatives Mongolia-4 representatives(2 representatives based on ADB TA for Mongolia)Pakistan 2 representatives(one representative joined later due to visa issue)Tajikistan 2 representatives(1 nominee was unavai

63、lable at late notice)Turkmenistan 2 representatives Uzbekistan 1 representative In addition to the 20 government officials from CAREC countries,there were 17 participants from ASEAN countries.Pleasingly the engagement and participation from each country was outstanding.The cross-disciplinary allocat

64、ion was also successful,with multiple agencies,ministries and organizations in attendance.In total,the course realized the following levels of engagement:In-person course:20 participants drawn from the ten CAREC member countries including representatives from multiple agencies in each country.Online

65、 community of practice:ongoing engagement with online platform and establishment of WeChat group for further collaboration.There was a brief issue relating to the visa issue of representative from Pakistan to the in-person course,however this was rectified,and he was engaged in the program by the en

66、d of first week.A full list of participants is included as Annex D to this report.III.Program Assessment A workshop evaluation was disseminated following the completion of in-person event.This was completed by most of the course participants.The program received extremely positive feedback,highlight

67、ing the success of the program.This is represented in summary table below:10 Positive Feedback:Content:Participants appreciated the programs content and takeaways.Organization:The organization and hard work of the local committee were recognized.Networking:The opportunity to learn from diverse parti

68、cipants(ASEAN,CAREC,China)was valued.Logistics:A clearer disclose of administrative arrangements was needed to keep participants posted.Punctuality during on-site visits was much appreciated.And providing materials in advance would make participants more prepared.Pleasingly the evaluation also outli

69、ned a range of ways that participants would directly apply learning in their work,which indicated that participants were able to see direct relevance of learning to their activities.A range of further topics were raised as useful to include in future trainings,including but not limited to:Economic g

70、rowth and prospects,economic transformations,special economic zones Digital economy,e-commerce,mobile and driverless technology,fintech,digital currency,internet of things Environmental sustainability and protection,ecological civilization Regional cooperation,trade Climate change,decarbonization,ca

71、rbon capture and mitigation Green and sustainable development,smart and livable cities,green finance Aging,elderly care Poverty reduction,rural development Technical and vocation,and other education IV.Recommendations The following recommendations are outlined in consideration of future opportunitie

72、s:Areas for Improvement:0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%Do you find this eventuseful?Has the event improvedyour awareness andunderstanding on thesubject?Knowledge gained fromthis event can be appliedat work?Do you think this can beapplied to your work 11 Schedule:o The schedule was considered too p

73、acked.o Night sessions were seen as draining participant interest.o Weekday daytime training with a Saturday cultural visit was preferred.Activities:o More practical activities,case studies,and interactive sessions were desired.o Free sessions for group report preparation were suggested.Location:Clo

74、ser proximity between accommodation and event venue was requested.Food:o More variety,particularly for participants with dietary restrictions(halal).Selection:o Improved participant selection based on profiles and pre-distributed agenda was suggested.o Language proficiency should be a basic criterio

75、n.Delivery:o Shorter in-class sessions with Q&A discussions were preferred.o Policymaker and industry expert talks were requested.o Adult learning approach with breaks and shorter sessions was recommended.o Contents should be tailored to accommodate the needs of governments officials and industry pr

76、ofessionals.Additional Suggestions:Include lecturer profiles with photos and detailed daily schedules beforehand.Focus a program on entrepreneurs,startups,and venture capital connecting with the Chinese private sector.Consider offering practical,hands-on user experience visits.Explore inviting parti

77、cipants from CAREC and ASEAN countries and catering to their cuisine preferences.V.Summary of Presentations 1.Introduction to CAREC Digital Strategy 2030(online)delivered by Dorothea Lazaro,Senior Regional Cooperation Specialist,ADB Central and West Asia Department The presentation on the CAREC Digi

78、tal Strategy 2030,delivered by Dorothea Lazaro,outlined a comprehensive plan for digital transformation across the CAREC region.Lazaro introduced the strategys vision of fostering inclusive economic growth and improving regional competitiveness through digital means.She detailed the five interconnec

79、ted pillars that form the strategys foundation:leadership and governance,digital policy enablers,broadband infrastructure,digital skills,and digital innovation.The presentation highlighted key implementation priorities and various supporting initiatives.Lazaro emphasized several key messages:1)enabl

80、ing a relevant environment aligned with international conventions and best practices to increase consumer confidence and support e-commerce ecosystem growth;2)cultivating a culture of trust and regional interoperability;3)focusing on digital infrastructure development,including backbone networks,int

81、ernet exchange points,and data centers;4)expanding payment systems capacity,logistics services,and cross-border connectivity;5)supporting start-up ecosystems;and 6)building strong regional cooperation through harmonization,mutual trust,and participation in international platforms like CAREC and UNNE

82、XT.Information about the strategy and related initiatives is available at https:/digital.carecprogram.org and www.startupcarec.org.12 2.CAREC Digital Economy Development:Challenges and Policy Recommendations delivered by Rovshan Mahmudov,acting chief of capacity building division,CAREC Institute In

83、his presentation,Rovshan Mahmudov provided a comprehensive overview of the digital economy in the CAREC region,focusing on key indices such as the E-Government Development Index(EGDI)and the Network Readiness Index(NRI).It highlighted the progress and challenges faced by CAREC countries in various a

84、spects of digital development,including internet access,e-commerce,digital payments,and cybersecurity.The analysis revealed significant disparities among member countries,with China and Kazakhstan often leading in digital adoption,while countries like Afghanistan,Tajikistan,and Pakistan facing more

85、substantial challenges.The presentation also outlined policy recommendations to address these challenges,emphasizing the need for infrastructure development,improved internet affordability,enhanced digital security measures,and supportive regulatory frameworks.The presentation outlined a comprehensi

86、ve set of recommendations to address the digital challenges in the CAREC region.For infrastructure and internet access,it suggested increasing household access to computers through consumer loans and tax breaks on ICT equipment,introducing affordable internet packages,and conducting awareness campai

87、gns to promote digital literacy.To improve internet affordability,it recommended regularizing internet costs to less than 2%of Gross National Income,implementing sales tax waivers on internet packages,and developing national policies for affordable internet.For e-commerce development,key recommendat

88、ions included creating dedicated e-commerce frameworks aligned with SDGs,supporting funding for e-commerce startups,developing standardized cross-border e-commerce platforms,and strengthening consumer protection measures.To enhance digital payments,the presentation suggested ensuring compatibility w

89、ith major global payment methods,strengthening legal frameworks for cashless payments,and promoting digital technologies in social spheres.Digital security recommendations focused on implementing and regularly updating cybersecurity regulations,increasing the number of secure internet servers,and es

90、tablishing dedicated cybersecurity agencies within governments.For improving regulations and governance,it emphasized creating a conducive environment through efficient legal systems,consistent digital policies,and allocating specific budgets for digital infrastructure in underdeveloped areas.The pr

91、esentation stressed the importance of public-private partnerships in implementing these recommendations,particularly in areas like cybersecurity and digital infrastructure development.3.New Technological Revolution,Digital Economy,and Chinas Practice delivered by CAI Yuezhou,Director and Researcher

92、of the Digital Economy Research Office,Institute of Quantitative&Technical Economics at Chinese Academy of Social Sciences This presentation on New Technological Revolution,Digital Economy,and Chinas Practice provided crucial insights for CAREC and ASEAN policymakers navigating the complexities of t

93、he digital era.It highlighted Chinas remarkable progress in digital infrastructure development,exemplified by the deployment of over 2.64 million 5G base stations and 620 million 5G users by 2023,positioning the country as a global leader in digital economy advancement.The presentation underscored t

94、he transformative potential of digital technologies across various sectors,from manufacturing to poverty alleviation,while also addressing key challenges.These included the critical need for integrating Information Technology(IT)with Operational Technology(OT),particularly in manufacturing;the scarc

95、ity of digital talent;and financial constraints hindering digital transformation,especially for SMEs.The discussion extended to the foundational issues of the digital economy,including the need for alignment between data processing capabilities,energy consumption,and transmission capacities.It also

96、delved into the complexities of data governance,cross-border data flows,and the emerging implications of Artificial Intelligence(AI).Drawing insights from Chinas experiences and good 13 practices in digital economy development,policymakers from CAREC and ASEAN countries should consider the following

97、 approaches:(1)Strategic investment in digital infrastructure,ensuring its scalability and alignment with economic activities;(2)Developing comprehensive programs to foster IT-OT integration and cultivate digital talents,potentially through industry-academia partnerships;(3)Establishing robust data

98、governance frameworks that balance innovation with security and ethical considerations;(4)Implementing targeted financial and technical support mechanisms for SMEs to accelerate their digital transformation;(5)Preparing for the socio-economic impacts of AI,including potential job displacement and th

99、e need for reskilling programs;and(6)Engaging in international cooperation to address global challenges in data flow and digital trade.By proactively addressing these areas,policymakers can position their nations to thrive in the digital economy while mitigating associated risks and ensuring inclusi

100、ve growth.4.Chinas Information and Communication Infrastructure Construction:History and Experience delivered by LEI Jun,Professor-level Senior Engineer,Specially Appointed Expert of the China Association for Science and Technologys“Hai Zhi”program.Technology Review Expert in Zhejiang Province,Leadi

101、ng Talent in Hangzhou.In this presentation,Professor Lei Jun emphasized that China has emerged as a global leader in information and communication infrastructure development,demonstrating remarkable progress across multiple domains.The nation has established the worlds largest cellular Internet of T

102、hings(IoT)network,boasting approximately 2.6 billion cellular IoT terminal users.By the end of 2022,Chinas IoT industry surpassed 3 trillion yuan in scale,with the industrial IoT connection ratio reaching 53.8%as of April 2023.In mobile communications,China has achieved significant 5G deployment,wit

103、h networks now covering all county-level urban areas,fulfilling the 5G Coverage for Every County objective.Fixed broadband infrastructure has also seen substantial improvements,with China ranking second globally in average available speed at 226.77 Mbps.The country has over 10 million users with gig

104、abit fiber-optic connections,and 96%of fixed broadband users now have fiber-optic access.Chinas advancements extend to satellite communication,with the BeiDou Satellite Navigation System providing global coverage since 2020.The nation is also making strides in high-throughput satellite communication

105、 and satellite internet systems,although further development is needed to match international capabilities.In artificial intelligence,China is progressing through what it terms the AI 3.0 Era,focusing on expanding AI from products to industry-wide applications.The data center industry has seen rapid

106、 growth,with revenue reaching 150 billion yuan in 2021 and projections exceeding 500 billion yuan by 2027.These infrastructural developments are complemented by innovative applications like the Video Computational Network,which integrates mobile communication networks,IPv6 deployment,fixed broadband

107、,IoT,and AI to enable extensive video-based connectivity and interaction.China is also pushing boundaries in areas such as smart IoT devices,including AI-powered cameras and pet robots,showcasing practical applications of these technologies.Chinas comprehensive approach to digital infrastructure dev

108、elopment,encompassing networks,satellites,AI,and data centers,is crucial in supporting the countrys economic transformation and technological innovation.This positions China at the forefront of the global digital economy and sets a foundation for future advancements in areas like integrated air-spac

109、e information networks.However,challenges remain in certain areas,such as satellite internet and high-throughput satellite communication,where China aims to close the gap in collaboration with international counterparts.14 5.The Application of Metaverse Technology in the Digital Economy Era delivere

110、d by ZHANG Xuguang,President of the Zhejiang Association for Science,Technology and Innovation,Distinguished Researcher of the Intelligent Education Research Center at Zhejiang University The presentation highlighted Chinas strategic focus on digital economy development and transformation.It explore

111、d a range of emerging technologies poised to shape future industries,including artificial intelligence,metaverse applications,quantum computing,and digital twins.Particular emphasis was placed on recent advancements in AI,such as large language models like ChatGPT-3 and ChatGPT-4,which are expected

112、to revolutionize various sectors from manufacturing to finance and customer service.The concept of an industrial metaverse was introduced,envisioning the integration of digital twin technology and extended reality(XR)to create more efficient industrial ecosystems.The growing prevalence of digital hu

113、mans and AI-generated content(AIGC)was discussed as a new paradigm for interaction and content creation.Overall,the presentation underscored the transformative potential of these technologies across industries,emphasizing innovation and technological advancement as cornerstones for future economic d

114、evelopment and societal progress.6.From ChatGPT to Sora:Trend and Challenges of the New Generation of Artificial Intelligence delivered by WU Fei,Director and Qiu Shi Distinguished Professor of Institute of Artificial Intelligence at Zhejiang University In the presentation,the presenter provided com

115、prehensive information about the artificial intelligence(AI).It has evolved significantly,from early symbolic approaches to todays deep learning and large language models.Recent breakthroughs like ChatGPT mark an iPhone moment for AI,signaling broad societal impacts.AI is emerging as a general-purpo

116、se technology with the potential to drive economic growth across sectors,similar to past innovations like steam engines or electricity.Theres a growing trend towards developing large AI models tailored for specific domains such as finance,law,and education.AI is also transforming scientific research

117、 paradigms,enabling new data-driven approaches.While AI offers immense potential,it also presents challenges including potential biases,security concerns,and the need for responsible development.To leverage AIs benefits,theres a critical need for AI education and talent development,with efforts unde

118、rway to integrate AI into university curricula.As AI becomes a general-purpose technology driving economic growth,policymakers should prioritize several key areas.First,investing in AI education and talent development is crucial to build a workforce capable of developing and working alongside AI sys

119、tems.Second,establishing responsible AI governance frameworks can help mitigate risks and ensure ethical development.Third,fostering public-private partnerships can accelerate the development of beneficial AI applications across sectors.Finally,strategic investments in AI research and development,as

120、 well as supporting infrastructure,can help position countries as leaders in the AI-driven economy.By taking a proactive approach,policymakers can help harness the transformative potential of AI while ensuring these systems are developed safely,ethically,and in alignment with human values and societ

121、al needs.As AI continues to advance,balancing innovation with ethical considerations and societal impacts will be crucial for policymakers and researchers alike.7.Practices,Experiences and Challenges in the Development of Digital Economy in Asian,CAREC and ASEAN Economies delivered by Yoonee Jeong,S

122、enior Digital Tech Specialist(Digital Infra&Economy),Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department(CCSD),ADB The presentation highlighted the growing impact of the digital sector on economies across Asia and the Pacific,with digital industries outpacing traditional sectors in both growth and

123、 job creation.E-commerce stands out as the largest digital segment,experiencing significant expansion throughout 15 the region.However,a persistent digital divide remains,with issues of access,affordability,and digital literacy presenting substantial barriers to inclusion.Also,the provided data indi

124、cated that ADB is taking a holistic approach to digital integration,recognizing the potential of digital technologies to enhance development outcomes across various sectors.Its notable that even traditionally non-tech sectors like agriculture and water services have significant numbers of projects w

125、ith digital components,highlighting the increasing importance of digital solutions in all areas of development.As cloud adoption accelerates and critical services increasingly migrate to digital platforms,the development of robust digital infrastructure,particularly data centers,has become crucial.Y

126、et many developing countries lag in this area,and the environmental impact of these energy-intensive facilities poses additional challenges.The presentation emphasizes the urgent need for reskilling and upskilling initiatives to address the tech talent shortage and ensure widespread digital inclusio

127、n.In light of these trends,policymakers are encouraged to adopt a multifaceted approach to digital development.This includes promoting connectivity and infrastructure expansion,with a focus on underserved areas and sustainable technologies.Support for digital industries and tech startups should be p

128、rioritized to drive innovation and economic growth.Governments are advised to invest in digital public infrastructure and services,enhancing efficiency and citizen engagement while facilitating digital trade and e-commerce.Education and skills development,particularly in areas like AI literacy,shoul

129、d be at the forefront of policy agendas.An integrated,cross-sector approach to digital strategies is recommended,tailored to the specific needs and readiness levels of different regions or countries.Ensuring digital inclusion and implementing robust safeguards for data protection and responsible tec

130、h use are critical components of this strategy.Policymakers should also reconsider traditional regulatory frameworks to accommodate the evolving nature of digital markets and business models,ensuring that regulations foster innovation rather than hinder it.Investment in critical digital infrastructu

131、re like data centers should balance economic considerations with environmental impacts.Exploring innovative financing models and public-private partnerships can help bridge infrastructure gaps.Finally,the presentation underscored the importance of regional cooperation in harmonizing digital policies

132、 and sharing prosperity,particularly in regions like CAREC and GMS.By implementing these recommendations,policymakers can work towards creating an inclusive,resilient,and sustainable digital economy that benefits all segments of society across Asia and the Pacific.8.Intelligent Transformation of Man

133、ufacturing Industry delivered by LIU Wenge,Dean and Professor of the School of International Economics and Politics at Liaoning University The presentation explored the intersection of the digital economy,data as a production factor,and the intelligent transformation of manufacturing.It highlighted

134、the rapid growth of the digital economy globally and in China,introduces data as a crucial new production factor,and examines how these elements drive the evolution of manufacturing towards intelligence.The presentation used case studies,including BYDs intelligent supply chain transformation,to illu

135、strate practical implementations.To address the challenges and opportunities presented,policymakers should focus on several key areas to build an effective digital economy governance system.First,strengthen the legal and regulatory framework for digital platforms and AI in manufacturing,while provid

136、ing appropriate 16 guidance and policy support for intelligent manufacturing transformation.Second,promote balanced regional development of digital capabilities by accelerating the overall layout of digitalization,especially in central and western regions,and establishing robust industrial internet

137、and digital infrastructure systems.Third,increase investment in core technologies for intelligent manufacturing,enhancing independent R&D capabilities and promoting the integration of advanced information and intelligent technologies across all aspects of production.Fourth,emphasize high-quality tal

138、ent cultivation through education reform,industry-academia collaboration,and vocational training to upskill the existing workforce.Additionally,provide financial incentives for enterprises,especially SMEs,to adopt intelligent manufacturing technologies;establish comprehensive standards;foster indust

139、ry collaboration through alliances and platforms;promote international cooperation;support pilot projects and demonstrations;and develop robust data governance policies.These measures collectively aim to create a supportive environment for the intelligent transformation of manufacturing,addressing c

140、ritical challenges in technology,talent development,regional disparities,and regulatory frameworks while leveraging the opportunities presented by the digital economy and data-driven production.9.Exemplary Cases of Intelligent System Design delivered by TANG Yongchuan,Deputy Director of China Digita

141、l Creative Technology Equipment Innovation Industrial Alliance,Professor of the School of Computer Science and Technology at Zhejiang University The presentation provided an extensive overview of intelligent system designs across multiple sectors in China,including healthcare,transportation,manufact

142、uring,logistics,energy,public services,and scientific research.It highlights advanced AI and IoT applications from leading Chinese tech companies such as Alibaba,Huawei,Geely,DiDi,JD,and Hikvision.The systems employ key technologies like cloud computing,big data analytics,computer vision,natural lan

143、guage processing,digital twins,robotics,and large language models to enhance efficiency,safety,decision-making,and user experiences in their respective domains.Theres a strong emphasis on integrating AI with industry-specific knowledge and processes to create tailored solutions,often leveraging IoT

144、sensors,edge computing,and cloud platforms for real-time data collection,analysis,and automated responses.Digital twin technology is prominently used to create virtual replicas of physical systems for monitoring,simulation,and optimization,with several systems incorporating AR/VR capabilities for en

145、hanced visualization and interaction.The presentation concluded with recommendations to further advance intelligent systems in China,including fostering cross-industry collaborations,investing in AI talent development,strengthening data governance frameworks,promoting open standards and interoperabi

146、lity,increasing focus on explainable AI,investing in edge AI capabilities,exploring more applications of large language models,developing human-AI collaborative systems,prioritizing cybersecurity,conducting rigorous testing and validation,considering environmental impact and sustainability,and incre

147、asing efforts to make intelligent systems more accessible to small and medium enterprises.10.Digitalization of Government Services for a Better Business Environment in China:A case study on the Reform Experience of Zhejiang Province delivered by WEI Wenting,Private Sector Specialist of the World Ban

148、k This presentation highlighted that China has made significant progress in digitalizing government services,particularly in streamlining Government-to-Business(G2B)services to improve the business environment.Zhejiang Province stands out as a leading subnational innovator in both business environme

149、nt and e-government reforms,transitioning to an integrated online government service platform.The success of these reforms has been driven by commitment and joint efforts from all key players,with administrative and institutional reforms laying the foundation for online government 17 services.The re

150、forms in Zhejiang include redesigning administrative procedures,reducing required permits and approvals,deploying digital technologies,and implementing a real-time G2B performance monitoring system.For policymakers looking to implement similar reforms,several recommendations emerge:First,adopt a use

151、r-centric approach when designing digital government services.Second,focus on standardizing and simplifying administrative procedures to facilitate their digitalization.Third,cultivate strong political support to drive reforms,as seen in Zhejiang where both the provincial party secretary and governo

152、r championed the initiatives.Fourth,establish a robust monitoring and evaluation system to ensure accountability and track progress.Fifth,collaborate with the private sector to develop and implement advanced digital solutions,leveraging their expertise and resources.Additionally,policymakers should

153、be prepared to address challenges such as uneven progress across government agencies,data sharing issues,privacy and cybersecurity concerns,and the need for ongoing regulatory reforms to support innovation at the subnational level.Finally,strengthening stakeholder participation mechanisms can help e

154、nsure reforms meet the needs of businesses and citizens.11.The Construction Process of Digitalization of Government Services in Zhejiang delivered by SHEN Yongsheng,General Manager of Zhejiang Daily Digital Technology(Zhejiang)Co.,Ltd.,General Manager of Hangzhou City Brain Co.,Ltd The presentation

155、outlined Zhejiangs journey in digital government transformation,showcasing the All in one go reform and the development of the Hangzhou City Brain.Led by Dr.Shen Yongsheng and his team at Hangzhou City Brain Co.,Ltd.,these initiatives have revolutionized public service delivery and urban management.

156、Key achievements include the Zheliban APP,which unifies government services,and the Go Hangzhou app for the Asian Games,demonstrating the versatility of digital solutions.The reforms have significantly streamlined government processes,reducing bureaucratic hurdles for citizens and businesses.By leve

157、raging electronic documentation,data sharing,unified payment systems,and AI-driven guidance,the All in one go reform has made government interactions more efficient and user-friendly.The success of the City Brain project in Hangzhou has led to its replication in other cities,indicating its scalabili

158、ty and effectiveness.Recommendations drawn from this experience include prioritizing user experience,investing in cross-departmental data integration,developing proactive service models,implementing credit-based systems for trusted users,and utilizing AI and big data for urban management.The present

159、ation underscores the potential of digital technologies to transform government operations and improve citizen services when implemented with a focus on user needs and systematic planning.12.Sustainable Social Innovation and Governance of Digital Divide delivered by FANG Lijie,Professor of the Schoo

160、l of Social Research at the Renmin University of China This presentation explored sustainable social innovation and digital empowerment,focusing on two case studies from Tencent.The first case examined Tencents Corporate Social Responsibility project,the Social Emergency Response Platform,while the

161、second analysed WeChat Pay as a commercial product with significant social impact.The presentation highlighted the evolving nature of social innovation in the digital age,where technological solutions are increasingly applied to complex social issues.It introduced an analytical framework based on th

162、e 3A model(Aim,Approach,Action)to evaluate the sustainability of social innovation projects.The WeChat Pay case study demonstrated how digital platforms can create social value beyond their primary commercial functions,progressing through stages of tool creation,platform building,and social value ex

163、ploration.The presentation emphasized the importance of aligning business strategies with social needs and the potential for digital platforms to address social challenges while maintaining commercial viability.18 Recommendations emerging from this analysis include:1)Businesses should consider integ

164、rating social value creation into their core operations rather than treating it as a separate CSR activity.2)Social innovation projects should be designed with sustainability in mind,considering long-term resource allocation and impact measurement.3)Digital platforms have unique potential to address

165、 social issues at scale,and companies should explore ways to leverage their technological capabilities for social good.4)Theres a need for frameworks to evaluate and guide the social impact of commercial digital products,as demonstrated by the analysis of WeChat Pays evolution.13.Constructing Rules

166、for an Opened Global Digital Economy System delivered by HUANG Xianhai,Changjiang Distinguished Professor and Vice President of Zhejiang University The presentation highlighted the growing importance of the digital economy as a key driver of global economic development,with China emerging as a major

167、 player,second only to the United States.It emphasized the critical role of data as a new factor of production and the need for evolving global rules on cross-border data flows.The shift towards digital trade has created new demands for regulatory frameworks and rule systems,prompting major countrie

168、s and organizations to formulate policies aimed at gaining competitive advantages in this arena.The presentation outlined different approaches to digital economy regulation among leading countries,contrasting the U.S.s open market model with the EUs privacy-focused approach and Chinas managed open m

169、odel prioritizing secure data sharing.China faces significant challenges in aligning with high-standard international digital trade rules,particularly in areas such as cross-border data flows,market access,and intellectual property protection.To address these challenges,the presentation recommended

170、a multi-faceted approach.This included active participation in multilateral and bilateral digital trade agreement negotiations,accelerating domestic legislative reform,and advocating for an open and inclusive global digital trade rule system while seeking flexibility on more challenging clauses.The

171、establishment of a comprehensive policy system for digital industry chain development is proposed,encompassing the promotion of new digital infrastructure,creation of an international data trading center,cultivation of digital supply chain leaders,implementation of tiered intellectual property prote

172、ction,and building a unified domestic digital market.The presentation also suggested enhancing the penetration of digital services across industries,stimulating digital consumption,and deepening integration between digital and traditional sectors through cloud adoption and industry-academia partners

173、hips.It recommended using free trade zones as testing grounds for digital trade rule implementation,improving data classification and trading mechanisms,and developing a digital innovation ecosystem.These policy recommendations aim to position China advantageously in the evolving digital trade lands

174、cape while managing potential risks and challenges,ultimately supporting high-quality economic development through the symbiosis of digital and traditional industries.14.Chinas Digital Policy and the Digital One Belt and One Road delivered by RONG Ying,Research Fellow,Former Vice President of China

175、Institute of International Studies The presentation discussed Chinas digital strategy,the Digital Silk Road(DSR)initiative,and Chinas position on global digital governance.China has launched a comprehensive plan for Digital China,aiming to become a global leader in digital development by 2035.The pl

176、an emphasizes independent innovation,integration of digital technology with the real economy,and the development of digital infrastructure.The Digital Silk Road,an extension of the Belt and Road Initiative,focuses on digital infrastructure,smart cities,and cross-border e-commerce.China has signed nu

177、merous agreements 19 with countries to promote digital cooperation.However,challenges remain,including the global digital governance deficit and the politicization of technology issues.In terms of policy recommendations,the presentation suggested that China should continue to uphold multilateralism

178、and promote fairness in global digital governance.It emphasized the need for increased dialogue and cooperation to improve the global digital governance system.China supports the United Nations leading role in this area and is willing to explore solutions to prominent issues in digital development.T

179、he country is also actively participating in regional and global engagements on digital governance through various international forums and is applying to join relevant international agreements.To address the challenges,there is a need to bridge the digital divide,develop talent and expertise(especi

180、ally in developing countries),and work towards depoliticizing technology and economic issues in the digital sphere.Finally,the presentation recommends continuing to put forward innovative initiatives to shape debates on the digital economy,as China did with the Digital Economy Development and Cooper

181、ation Initiative at the G20 summit in 2016.15.Financial Innovation in the Context of Digitalization Micro Connect:The Wall Street for SMEs delivered by WU Zhong,Secretary-General of the Finance Center for South-South Cooperation,Senior Advisor of Micro Connect and Chairman of Hong Kong Oriental Patr

182、on Financial Group The presentation discussed the importance of small and medium-sized enterprises(SMEs)in economic development and the challenges they face,including difficulties in obtaining financing,small scale,weak competitiveness,and short business life cycles.It highlighted the role of digita

183、l technologies,particularly Software as a Service(SaaS),in helping SMEs improve their management and operations.SaaS provides interconnected enterprise-level solutions,flexible settings,data portability,and built-in analytics,which can significantly benefit SMEs.The presentation then introduced Micr

184、o Connect,a new financial technology platform that aims to connect global capital with Chinas grassroots economy,particularly SMEs in the consumer sector.Micro Connect utilizes a novel investment model called Daily Revenue Contracts(DRC),which allows investors to share in a stores daily revenue with

185、out taking equity or requiring fixed repayments.The platform leverages digital technologies,blockchain,and AI to automate investment processes,risk assessment,and revenue sharing.Key innovations include the establishment of the worlds first exchange for revenue-sharing products in Macau and the deve

186、lopment of a comprehensive ecosystem to support SME financing.The presentation highlighted Micro Connects significant investment progress as of March 2024:a contract value of 5.12 billion yuan,991 contracted brands,137 sectors covered,and 15,117 contracted stores across 33 provincial regions and 300

187、 cities in China.Additionally,over 3,200 brands are in negotiation.The investment is distributed across various sectors,with retail accounting for 40%of stores and 42%of investment amount,followed by food service at 29%of stores and 26%of investment amount,and culture&sports at 23%of stores and 16%o

188、f investment amount.Policy recommendations include:1)Encouraging the development of innovative fintech solutions to address SME financing gaps;2)Creating regulatory frameworks that support new investment models like revenue-sharing;3)Promoting the use of digital technologies,SaaS,and AI in financial

189、 services to increase efficiency and reduce risks for SMEs;4)Fostering collaboration between traditional financial institutions,fintech companies,and SaaS providers to expand access to capital and improve management tools for SMEs;5)Supporting the establishment of specialized financial markets or ex

190、changes focused on SME financing to increase liquidity and investor participation in this sector;and 6)Developing programs to educate and support SMEs in adopting digital technologies and SaaS solutions to enhance their competitiveness and operational efficiency.20 16.Digital Transformation,Global F

191、intech Trends&Opportunities for Emerging Markets delivered by BEN Shenglin,Dean and Professor of Zhejiang University International Business School(ZIBS),Dean of Academy of Internet Finance(AIF),Zhejiang University This presentation underscored that the global economic landscape is shifting,with Chin

192、as rise as a major economic and technological power.The presentation highlighted Chinas growing GDP,patent output,and representation among Fortune 500 companies.Key global trends shaping the future include regional globalization,digitalization enabling micro-multinational enterprises,aging populatio

193、ns,and a focus on green and sustainable development.In the technology and financial sectors,competition between the US and China is intensifying,with both countries dominating lists of top companies by market capitalization and leading global fintech hubs.The digital economy is creating new opportun

194、ities,with data becoming a crucial asset and new players emerging in e-commerce and digital services.Chinese companies like Shein,Tecno,and J&T are expanding globally,particularly in emerging markets.The fintech sector presents significant opportunities for Chinese banks and securities companies to

195、innovate and expand internationally.Policy recommendations focused on fostering innovation and digital transformation,particularly in emerging markets.Governments should support the development of fintech hubs and create regulatory frameworks that encourage responsible innovation.International coope

196、ration in areas like green technology and addressing demographic challenges should be prioritized.Policies supporting micro-multinational enterprises and cross-border e-commerce could help drive economic growth.Additionally,investment in education and skills development is crucial to prepare workfor

197、ces for the digital economy and to maintain competitiveness in high-tech industries.17.Group Presentations The participants were divided into four groups.Each group created its own name,logo and slogan and prepared a group presentation to summarize what was learned from this workshop.The presentatio

198、ns introduced digital economy development involving areas of digital infrastructure,e-governance,e-commerce,SAAS solutions,legislation in CAREC and ASEAN countries.Based on the presentations,it reveals that more CAREC countries mentioned the development of digital public services and challenges and

199、divide of infrastructure particularly in rural areas.While more ASEAN countries have more specific challenges such as digital talent,cyber security,trust in e-payment systems and digitalization of MSMEs.Group 1:The presentation provided an overview of digital economy developments in several countrie

200、s,including Azerbaijan,Brunei Darussalam,Indonesia,Laos,Mongolia,Pakistan,and lessons from China.Key themes across these countries included the expansion of e-commerce,advancements in fintech,improvements in digital infrastructure,and the challenges of digital adoption.Chinas digital economy was hig

201、hlighted as a leader,with significant growth in e-commerce,fintech innovations like the Digital Yuan,and investments in emerging technologies such as AI,5G,and quantum computing.The presentation noted Chinas regulatory measures to curb monopolistic practices and ensure data privacy,as well as its ef

202、forts to strengthen digital trade partnerships globally.Brunei Darussalam was noted for its high mobile coverage and fixed broadband penetration,as well as initiatives like Digital ID and a National Information Hub.Pakistan was described as having a 21 rapidly growing e-commerce market and digital t

203、ransaction volume but faced challenges such as inadequate digital infrastructure and a significant digital divide.Key recommendations and lessons drawn from the presentation included:1.Investing in digital infrastructure to improve connectivity and reduce the digital divide.2.Promoting fintech innov

204、ations and digital payment systems to boost e-commerce and financial inclusion.3.Developing comprehensive regulatory frameworks that balance innovation with data privacy and security concerns.4.Focusing on digital skills development to ensure the workforce could participate in the digital economy.5.

205、Encouraging public-private partnerships to accelerate digital adoption,especially among MSMEs.6.Implementing One Government apps to streamline public services,while addressing challenges of inter-agency collaboration.7.Considering Software as a Service(SaaS)models to help MSMEs adopt digital technol

206、ogies more easily.8.Prioritizing green digital economy initiatives to ensure sustainable growth.9.Addressing affordability issues for digital devices and services to increase adoption rates.10.Fostering international partnerships and knowledge exchange to learn from successful digital economy models

207、.Group 2:The presentation compared the digital economies of Indonesia and Georgia,highlighting their current states,challenges,and potential for growth.Indonesia,with its large population and diverse geography,is experiencing rapid digital economic growth,contributing 6.12%to GDP in 2021.The country

208、 has implemented various digital masterplans and roadmaps to foster development,aiming to become a major digital power in Southeast Asia.However,Indonesia faced challenges such as being primarily a technology consumer,slow startup ecosystem growth,and low digital adoption in key sectors.Georgia,whil

209、e smaller in scale,is making significant strides in developing its digital infrastructure through initiatives like Digital Georgia.The country is focusing on e-commerce growth and improving online infrastructure,but faced challenges in digital adoption by businesses,limited innovation capacity,and d

210、ifficulties in startup fundraising.Key recommendations for developing the digital economy in ASEAN and CAREC countries included:1.Fostering digital infrastructure development,particularly in cybersecurity,cloud computing,and emerging technologies.2.Establishing a comprehensive policy framework for d

211、igitalization across ASEAN and CAREC countries,providing guidelines for digital transformation.3.Strengthening digital skills and entrepreneurship through research and innovation,promoting new models or upgrading existing digital industries.4.Preparing and harmonizing legal frameworks to support dig

212、italization,with a focus on intellectual property rights and creating ecosystems that promote startup growth.5.Promoting funding and investment by attracting investors from outside ASEAN and CAREC regions to support digital industry development.Group 3:The presentation outlined key messages and reco

213、mmendations across China,ASEAN,and CAREC regions.Chinas digital economy has significantly expanded,reaching 39.2 trillion yuan in 2023,22 accounting for 38.6%of the national GDP.Key players in this space include tech giants such as Alibaba,Tencent,and Baidu,alongside innovative startups like NIO and

214、 Ant Group supported by government initiatives such as the Digital Silk Road and Made in China 2025.The presentation emphasized the influence of emerging technologies such as 5G,AI,and big data analytics on new business models and industry ecosystems.ASEAN showcases strong digital growth,with Indone

215、sia leading through contributions like the National Digital Literacy program and MSME Go Digital,and other countries such as Vietnam and Singapore advancing in digital finance and e-commerce.In the CAREC region,countries like Kazakhstan,Uzbekistan,and Azerbaijan focused on enhancing digital infrastr

216、ucture,governance,and regional connectivity.Initiatives in these countries include digital trade facilitation,e-government services,and investment in broadband infrastructure to bridge the digital divide.Key messages included the rapid growth of digital economies,the importance of government initiat

217、ives in fostering digital development,and the emergence of new business models and technologies.The presentation emphasizes the role of digital literacy programs,support for MSMEs,and smart city initiatives in driving digital transformation.Recommendations based on the presentation included:1.Invest

218、 in digital infrastructure to support economic growth and innovation.2.Implement comprehensive digital literacy programs to enhance workforce skills.3.Support MSMEs in digital adoption to boost competitiveness and market access.4.Develop smart city initiatives to improve urban management and quality

219、 of life.5.Strengthen cybersecurity measures to protect digital assets and build trust.6.Foster regional cooperation to harmonize digital policies and standards.7.Encourage public-private partnerships to accelerate digital innovation.8.Focus on inclusive digital growth to bridge the digital divide w

220、ithin and between countries.9.Adapt regulatory frameworks to keep pace with technological advancements.10.Invest in emerging technologies like AI,IoT,and 5G to stay competitive in the global digital economy.Group 4:The presentation provided an overview of digital economy development in Asia,CAREC,an

221、d ASEAN economies.It highlighted the rapid growth of e-commerce in Asia,projected to reach 6.95%of sales,with local businesses like Alibaba and Shopee driving 80%of Asian sales.The digital economy in ASEAN is expected to reach$360 billion by 2025 and$2 trillion by 2030,making it the worlds fastest-g

222、rowing internet market.Key practices and experiences shared included Pakistans implementation of digital systems for identity verification,company formation,and citizen engagement.Mongolia focused on digital inclusion,e-government services,and fostering tech startups.Turkmenistan has introduced 4G i

223、nternet,e-government portals,and interdepartmental electronic information exchange.Malaysia has achieved 97.4%internet penetration and is focusing on IoT,cybersecurity,and AI governance.Indonesias digital economy is projected to reach$146 billion by 2025,with a strong e-commerce presence.Common chal

224、lenges across these economies included digital infrastructure gaps,digital literacy,regulatory uncertainty,and cybersecurity concerns.Kazakhstan stands out with 92%of government services available online and a strong focus on digital transformation and AI legislation.Recommendations based on the pre

225、sentation included:23 1.Prioritize development of robust digital infrastructure to support growth.2.Invest in digital skills training to address talent gaps and improve digital literacy.3.Implement clear regulatory frameworks to provide certainty for businesses and protect consumers.4.Foster public-

226、private partnerships to accelerate digital innovation and adoption.5.Focus on cybersecurity measures to build trust in digital systems.6.Adopt a bottom-up policy approach,using pilot projects to inform broader initiatives.7.Align efforts with comprehensive national digital strategies,similar to UAEs

227、 Digital Economy Strategy.8.Encourage regional cooperation,following examples like the ASEAN Digital Masterplan 2025.These steps can help countries in the region capitalize on the immense potential of the digital economy while addressing key challenges.VI.Participants Voices 1.Interview with Azerbai

228、jani participant Azerbaijani participant Mr.Agil Azizov was interviewed by China News Service in the opening ceremony.Agil mentioned this was his first time to China,he would like to visit Alibaba to see how digital technologies are applied to its work and how cross-border e-commerce platform is wor

229、king based on his experience with ,which is an international e-commerce platform under Alibaba.Mr.Azizov also expressed his interest in Chinese EV industry.In another interview with Mr.Agil Azizov,he mentioned that there was so much information during the sessions,what he saw would provide ideas to

230、his government,I cant say like bring the full knowledge from here,but some ideas to home country to tell the municipalities,to tell by several government agencies that what is going on in China,how we can develop it,how we can learn experiences,how well take the Chinese cases to home countries.24 2.

231、Interview with Kyrgyz participant On 25 May,the participants visited a rural livestream E-commerce based.The purpose of this visit was to explore how livestream is helping to promote pearl sales.During the visit Mr.Asylbek Zhunusov was interviewed by China News Service,he was amazed by the power of

232、livestream and shared his own experiences with different e-commerce platforms.Mr.Zhunusov brought a few suggestions on how to make the app more friendly to users.3.Interview with Cambodian delegate Cambodian delegate Ms.Sreynit Hort expressed her appreciation after the visit to Alibaba and an animat

233、ion show.She said she wouldnt have known that culture industry was an area of digital economy if the team hasnt come to the show,in which AI and other emerging technologies are applied in animation production.25 4.Interview with Pakistani delegate In an interviewed with Pakistani delegate Mr.Usama K

234、han Jadoon,who worked for the State Bank of Pakistan,he said,So,it provided us with the combined experience and combined knowledge of the China infrastructure on digital landscape and for me,for us for especially coming from the central bank background and working on the Pakistans instant payment sy

235、stem.We did have some trouble in digitization.And so there was a lot of lesson from the todays lecture specifically,which focused on,you know,there was a use case studies of WeChat Pay,how WeChat Pay entered the market.Mr.Jadoon further explained Pakistans own experience developing International Pay

236、ment System,he thought Pakistan could learn something from the case of WeChat Pay.26 VII.Annexes Annex A Course Agenda Joint CAREC-China Digital Economy Workshop&2nd ASEAN-China Digital Economy Workshop Day 1 20 May(Monday)Morning Opening Ceremony Zhoushan Jianghong,Vice President of Zhejiang Univer

237、sity Kabir Jurazoda,Director,CAREC Institute(Online)Shuzhong Ma,Dean and Distinguished Qiu Shi Professor of the China Academy of Digital Trade at Zhejiang University Moderator:Gong Sen,Director,Center for International Studies on Development and Governance(CiSDG),Zhejiang University CAREC Digital St

238、rategy 2030(Online)Dorothea Lazaro,Senior Regional Cooperation Specialist,ADB Central and West Asia Department CAREC Digital Economy Development:challenges and policy recommendations Rovshan Mahmudov,Senior Capacity Building Specialist,CAREC Institute Afternoon Practice and Pathway in Chinas Develop

239、ment of Digital Economy Yuezhou Cai,Director and Researcher of the Digital Economy Research Office,Institute of Quantitative&Technical Economics at Chinese Academy of Social Sciences Night Ice-breaking Participants will introduce themselves,express their expectations on the Workshop and raise their

240、questions concerning digital economy.Participants will be grouped,and each group will prepare for delivering a presentation on Day 12.Day 2 21 May(Tuesday)Morning On-site:Zhejiangs Information and Communication Infrastructure Construction China Mobile(Zhejiang)Innovation Research Institute 27 Chinas

241、 Information and Communication Infrastructure Construction:History and Experience Jun Lei,Senior Project Expert and Senior Engineer of the Smart Home Operations Centre and Integrated Communication Systems Department of China Mobile Ltd Afternoon The Application of Metaverse Technology in the Digital

242、 Economy Era Xuguang Zhang,President of the Zhejiang Association for Science,Technology and Innovation,Distinguished Researcher of the Intelligent Education Research Centre at Zhejiang University Night The New Generation of Artificial Intelligence:from AlphaGo to ChatGPT Fei Wu,Director and Qiu Shi

243、Distinguished Professor of Institute of Artificial Intelligence at Zhejiang University Day 3 22 May(Wednesday)Morning On-site:Evolution towards Intelligent Education Transformation Xianghu Future School and Hailiang Limited Co.,Ltd.Afternoon On-site:Metaverse Technology,Digital Collectibles and Glob

244、al Distribution of Digital Content Zhejiang Zoland Animation Co.,Ltd.Night Practices,Experiences and Challenges in the Development of Digital Economy in Asian,CAREC and ASEAN Economies Yoonee Jeong,Senior Digital Tech Specialist(Digital Infra&Economy),Climate Change and Sustainable Development Depar

245、tment(CCSD),ADB Day 4 23 May(Thursday)Morning On-site:Cloud Computing:Current Landscape and Future Directions-From Emulation to Innovation Alibaba Cloud Computing Co.,Ltd.-Hangzhou Branch Afternoon Intelligent Transformation of Manufacturing Industry Wenge Liu,Dean and Professor of the School of Int

246、ernational Economics and Politics at Liaoning University 28 Day 5 24 May(Friday)Morning On-site:3D+AI Tools for Propelling the Global Fashion Industrys Digital and Innovative Evolution Zhejiang Linctex Digital Technology Ltd.（Style3D）Afternoon Exemplary Cases of Intelligent System Design Yongchuan T

247、ang,Deputy Director of China Digital Creative Technology Equipment Innovation Industrial Alliance,Professor of the School of Computer Science and Technology at Zhejiang University Night Networking:Global Digital Economic Cooperation,Digital Economic Development Opportunities and Digital Technology S

248、olutions (Arranged by the World Digital Economy Forum(WDEF),Hangzhou Digital Ecological Building and representative enterprises in the area of digital technology solutions)Day 6 25 May(Saturday)Daytime Digital Economy-focused Industry Tour to Shaoxing:Enterprise Digital Transformation,Rural Livestre

249、am E-commerce and Traditional Culture Zhejiang Toman Intelligent Technology Co.,LtdLunchChina Pearls and Jewelry International CityThe China Shaoxing Wine MuseumDinner (Arranged by Shaoxing Council of China Council for the Promotion of International Trade(CCPIT),Shaoxing Chamber of International Com

250、merce and representative enterprises in Shaoxing)Day 7 26 May(Sunday)Off Day 8 27 May(Monday)Morning Digitalization of Government Services for a Better Business Environment in China:A Case Study on the Reform Experience of Zhejiang Province Wenting Wei,Private Sector Specialist,World Bank in China T

251、he Construction Process of Digitalization of Government Services in Zhejiang Yongsheng Shen,General Manager of Zhejiang Daily Digital Technology(Zhejiang)Co.,Ltd.,General Manager of Hangzhou City Brain Co.,Ltd.Afternoon On-site:29 1.Zhejiangs Practice in Building a Digital Government Hangzhou City B

252、rain 2.Zhejiangs Practice in Intelligent Industrial Transformation Zhejiang Top Cloud-agri Technology Co.,Ltd Day 9 28 May(Tuesday)Morning Sustainable Social Innovation and Governance of Digital Divide Lijie Fang,Professor of the School of Social Research at the Renmin University of China Afternoon

253、Constructing Rules for an Opened Global Digital Economy System Xianhai Huang,Changjiang Distinguished Professor and Vice President of Zhejiang University Night Networking:Integration and Cooperation of Asian Civilisations in the Digital Age (Arranged by Zhejiang University International Business Sch

254、ool(ZIBS)and the International Campus of Zhejiang University)Day 10 29 May(Wednsday)Morning Financial Innovation in the Context of Digitalization-Micro Connect:The Wall Street for SMEs Zhong Wu,Secretary-General of the Finance Center for South-South Cooperation,Senior Advisor of Micro Connect and Ch

255、airman of Hong Kong Oriental Patron Financial Group Afternoon Networking:Global Trade of Cultural Goods and Services in the Digital Era (Arranged by the 20th China International Cartoon&Animation Festival(CICAF),Zhejiang Digital Culture International Cooperation Zone and representative enterprises i

256、n the area of international cultural goods and services)Night On-site:Digital Industry Investment and Live Streaming Economy Day 11 30 May(Thursday)Morning On-site:Zhejiangs Footprint in E-commerce:A Dive into the Corporate Ecosystem and Development Experiences 30 and Taobao of Alibaba Group Afterno

257、on Digital Transformation,Global FinTech Trends&Opportunities for Emerging Markets Shenglin Ben,Dean and Professor of the International Business School,Director of the Fintech Research Institute at Zhejiang University Night Networking:(Arranged by Zhejiang University International Business School(ZI

258、BS),the International Campus of Zhejiang University and representative enterprises in Jiaxing)Day 12 31 May(Friday)Morning Experiences and Practices in the Development of Digital Economy in CAREC and ASEAN Economies,Insights from the Workshop and Suggestions Group Reports by the Workshop Participant

259、s Afternoon Concluding Session and Commencement of the Workshop Sen Gong,Director and Professor of the Centre for International Studies on Development and Governance at Zhejiang and Zhejiang University(CiSDG)Night Closing Ceremony Sen Gong,Director and Professor of the Centre for International Studi

260、es on Development and Governance at Zhejiang and Zhejiang University(CiSDG)Akiko Terada-Hagiwara,Principal Country Specialist,East Asia Department,ADB Kuat Akizhanov,Deputy Director Two,CAREC Institute ASEAN Secretariat Day 13 1 June(Saturday)Daytime Digital Economy-focused Industry Tour to Yiwu Par

261、ticipants will explore the Zhejiang China Commodities City Group Co.,Ltd.,and other digital economy infrastructure projects.Participants will also explore the eWTP Public Service Platform and the integrated online-offline services of the China Goods digital trade platform to gain insights into the o

262、pportunities and challenges that Yiwus procurement and trade industry faces in the digital era.Day 14 2 June(Sunday)Off Annex B Course Content 31 The course online platform can be found here:Digital Economy Workshop-CAREC Institute E-Learning This includes all presentations delivered during the in-p

263、erson course.Annex C Photos and Recordings A selection of course photos can be found here:32 33 More photos could be found at Digital Economy Workshop-CAREC Institute E-Learning Annex D List of Participants Country representatives Azerbaijan 1.Mr.Agil Azizov,Internal Auditor,Economic Zones Developme

264、nt Agency,Ministry of Economy 2.Ms.Durdana Ahadova,Head of Digital Projects Division,Digital Management Department,Ministry of Economy Georgia 3.Mr.Nikoloz Tabatadze,Junior Specialist,Communications,Information and Modern Technologies Department,Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development 4.Mr.T

265、ornike Chakvetadze,Deputy Head of Web Resources Management Division of the IT Center of the Georgia Revenue Service,Ministry of Finance Peoples Republic of China 5.Mr.Kelu Shi,Deputy Division Director,Ministry of Finance Kazakhstan 6.Mr.Nurzhan Bazhayev,Chief Analyst of State Technical Service,Minis

266、try of Digital Development 7.Ms.Gulmira Mautkhanova,Head of Division of Digitalization of State Bodies,Ministry of Digital Development 34 Kyrgyz Republic 8.Mr.Adilet Akylbekov,Leading Specialist of Business Environment Policy Department,Ministry of Economy and Commerce 9.Mr.Asylbek Zhunusov,Chief Ex

267、pert of Infrastructure Department,Ministry of Digital Development Mongolia 10.Ms.Zendmene Tamir,officer,Trade and Economic Cooperation Policy department,Ministry of Economy and Development 11.Mr.Chuluunbat Khuyag,consultant,Macroeconomic policy department,Ministry of Economy and Development 12.Ms.As

268、yljan Karivai,officer,Freezone division,Trade and Economic Cooperation Policy department,Ministry of Economy and Development 13.Ms.Michidmaa Basan,consultant,Integrated Policy and Planning department,Ministry of Economy and Development Pakistan 14.Mr.Husnain Ali,Assistant Director,Securities and Exc

269、hange Commission of Pakistan(SECP)15.Mr.Usama Khan Jadoon,Deputy Director,Digital Innovation and Settlements Department,State Bank of Pakistan Tajikistan 16.Mr.Rustam Rasulov,Head of finance and economics department,Agency of innovation and digital technologies under the President 17.Mr.Masrur Niyoz

270、ov,Head of automated systems sector,Department of Digital Economy Development,Ministry of Economic Development and Trade Turkmenistan 18.Mr.Vepa Gurbanov,Head of Division for Development of Digital Technologies in Economy and Coordination of International Technical Assistance,Cabinet of Ministers 19

271、.Mr.Guvanch Shamuhammedov,Head of Computer Technologies Division,Ministry of Finance and Economy Uzbekistan 20.Mr.Firuz Khodjimatov,Chief Specialist of the Department for Tariff and Non-Tariff Regulation Measures,Ministry of Investment,Industry and Trade Brunei 21.Wan Harris Zaky Bin Haji Ibrahim,Se

272、nior System Analyst,E-Government National Centre 22.Mohammad Norelham Bin Haji Zaini,Manager of Digital Business Adoption and New Industry,the Authority for Info-communications Technology Industry of Brunei Darussalam Cambodia 35 23.Sreynit HORT,Deputy Chief of ASEAN Affairs Bureau,Ministry of Post

273、and Telecommunications 24.Vitou TRY,Head of Department,Cambodia Academy of Digital Technology Indonesia 25.Ardi Putra Baramuli,Consultant Financial Institutions Group East Asia,World Bank Group,Bisabola.Id(Sport-Tech Ecosystem)26.Tirta Dhany,Cooperation Analyst,Centre for International Affairs,Minis

274、try of Communications and Informatics 27.Ryan Narendra,CEO&Co-founder,CALLISTA 28.Anugrah Nurrewa,CEO,PT Jaramba Mobilitas Nusantara 29.Mustika Alam Rustomo,Head of Legal,PT AJ Central Asia Raya 30.Fadli Yuliansyah,Policy Analyst,Centre for International Affairs,Ministry of Communications and Inform

275、atics Laos 31.Xayyachack SOUNVORAVONG,Deputy Head of Department,ICT Institute,Ministry of Technology and Communications 32.Vongsipaseuth THAMMAVONG,Deputy Head of Division,Department of Planning and Finance Malaysia 33.Prabagaran Ganapathy,Principal assistant secretary,Digital Technology Division in

276、 the Ministry of Digital Malaysia 34.Norlizawati Binti Ghazali,Acting manager,Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation Timor-Leste 35.Rogerio Paulo Chaves,Education Attache at China,Ministry of Hight Education Siens and Culture United Arab Emirates 36.Genanew Bekele,Director for the Undergraduate Progra

277、ms,Dubai Business School 37.Arij Lahmar,Assistant Professor,University of Dubai Resource persons 1.Ms.Lei Jun,Professor-level Senior Engineer,Technology Review Expert in Zhejiang Province,Leading Talent in Hangzhou,China Mobile(Zhejiang)Innovation Research Institute 2.Mr.Zhang Xuguang,President of t

278、he Zhejiang Association for Science,Technology and Innovation,Distinguished Researcher,the Intelligent Education Research Centre,Zhejiang University 3.Mr.Wu Fei,Director and Qiushi Distinguished Professor of Institute of Artificial Intelligence,Zhejiang University 4.Ms.Yoonee Jeong,Senior Digital Te

279、ch Specialist(Digital Infra&Economy),Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department(CCSD),ADB 5.Mr.Liu Wenge,Dean and Professor of the School of International Economics and Politics,Liaoning University 36 6.Mr.Tang Yongchuan,Deputy Director of China Digital Creative Technology Equipment Innov

280、ation Industrial Alliance,Professor of the School of Computer Science and Technology,Zhejiang University 7.Ms.Wei Wenting,Private Sector Specialist,World Bank 8.Mr.Shen Yongsheng,General Manager of Zhejiang Daily Digital Technology(Zhejiang)Co.Ltd.,General Manager of Hangzhou City Brain Co.,Ltd.9.Ms

281、.Fang Lijie,Professor of the School of Social Research at the Renmin University of China 10.Mr.Huang Xianhai,Changjiang Distinguished Professor and Vice President of Zhejiang University 11.Mr.Rong Ying,Research Fellow,Former Vice President of China Institute of International Studies 12.Mr.Wu Zhong,S

282、ecretary-General,the Finance Centre for South-South Cooperation CiSDG 1.Mr.Gong Sen,Director 2.Ms.Li Jia,Associate Professor 3.Mr.Chai Yuxi,4.Ms.Gong Wuxia,ZIBS 1.Mr.Ben Shenglin,Dean,Zhejiang University International Business School(ZIBS)2.Ms.Xu Shengdan,program manager 3.Mr.Liu Yizhe,program manag

283、er RKSI 1.Ms.Akiko Hagiwara,Country Specialist 2.Ms.Wang Dan(Winnie),Senior Knowledge Service Coordinator CAREC Institute 1.Mr.Rovshan Mahmudov,Acting Chief of Capacity Building Division 2.Mr.Huang He(Gary),Capacity Building Specialist Annex E Course Evaluation Summary After the completion of the wo

284、rkshop,participants were requested to provide their feedback with an online questionnaire to gauge their experience.The overall consensus from the feedback is overwhelmingly positive,highlighting the success of the workshop.Additionally,insightful suggestions for potential areas of improvement for f

285、uture workshops were also noted,underscoring the commitment to continual enhancement and refinement.How do you think this can be applied to your work?The knowledge can be applied when preparing negotiation material within international affairs related to ICT sector I have learnt the key factors of d

286、igitalization is data,how to transform data to binary,how to do fast processing including using AI to retrieve or manipulate data.As an educator,I will encourage students to fucus on cloud and ai to integrate in the project at school and competition.37 I also share some good practice that I gain to

287、my colleague who always involve in policy making related to digital technology.Overview of China has presented has some useful cases that can be incorporated in our local landscape and maybe even partnership with Chinese entities.Establishment of an innovation ecosystem,comprising talent development

288、 and empowerment,as well as R&D initiatives.Rapid integration of emerging technologies to enhance efficiency and productivity.underscored the importance of integrating digitalization and data-driven approaches in economy.This approach will enhance efficiency,innovation,and effectiveness in our organ

289、izational practices.Increase the awareness of the importance of the digitalization,extending it to the rural areas Do you have any suggestions for us to improve future events?The hours of in-class could be shortened and there could be more Q/A sessions.More practical activities could be applied.Even better if more practical cases were included.Knowledge Demand Survey:Please state other topics that are of interest to you.E-commerce Emerging Digital Technologies Regional cooperation,trade in goods/services E-governance Startup ecosystem Green Economy