2023 Global Digital Economy Conference

On July 5, 2023, the main forum of the Global Digital Economy Conference was held at the Beijing National Convention Center.

The guests at the 2023 Guanchao Cyber Forum :

Jin Wei, Deputy Mayor of Beijing;

Tan Kiat How, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Communications and Information & Ministry of National Development;

Zhao Zeliang, Deputy Director of the Cyberspace Administration of China and Deputy Director of the National Internet Information Office;

Wang Qinmin, Vice Chairman of the 12th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and Director of the National Expert Committee on Electronic Government Affairs;

Mei Hong, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences;

Peter Major, Chairman of the United Nations Commission on Science and Technology for Development;

Arafat Saleh A. Al-Yafei, Executive Director of the Abu Dhabi Industrial Development Bureau;

as well as numerous experts, scholars, and business representatives from the field of digital technology.

During the International Cooperation Dialogue on Digital Economy, the President of the Asia Academy of Digital Economics in Singapore, Chen Bohui; Senior Vice President of the Malaysia Government’s High-Tech Industrial Group, Rastan Ahmed; and CEO of Kunlun Wanwei Technology Co., Ltd., Fang Han, among other business leaders, shared their expertise in areas such as foundational software technology, international cooperation, industry convergence, and large AI models, all in alignment with the forum’s overarching theme.

Excellencies, Distinguished Participants,

I’m honored to address the 2023 Global Digital Economy Conference’s Digital Security Forum. Digital tech drives innovation, powering the digital economy and fostering growth and jobs. However, it also brings risks like misinformation, hate speech, and cybercrimes.

The United Nations recognizes the need for digital transformation, emphasizing cybersecurity, privacy, and critical infrastructure protection. We’re developing the Global Digital Compact to promote a secure, human-centered digital future, fostering SDG progress.

Singapore focuses on digital connectivity and AI for the Public Good, with a commitment to international collaboration. China shares this focus, investing heavily in AI.

Our goal is interoperable digital economies, benefiting people and businesses. We aim to enhance cross-border data flows and digital trade facilitation with like-minded partners.

Singapore and China maintain a strong, future-oriented partnership, collaborating on various projects, including the Belt and Road Initiative. Digital collaboration is key to our bilateral and international economic cooperation.

I’m eager to hear the discussions and developments from this Global Digital Economy Conference. Best wishes for the event.

Thank you.