The 'Digital Silk Road' development forum of the 2026 World Internet Conference was held, discussing international cooperation in digital infrastructure and in data and artificial intelligence. Participants took up bridging the digital divide in developing countries and mutual connectivity as key agenda items.
According to Huanqiu, the forum saw experts and companies from various countries exchange views on the digital economy, internet governance and industrial applications of AI, stressing the safe flow of data and cooperation on standards.
광고 문의 · 300×250The Digital Silk Road concept aims to raise connectivity through cooperation on digital infrastructure such as networks, data centers and e-commerce; participating countries noted the need for technology transfer and talent training.
Still, data sovereignty and security and the interoperability of standards remain contested points where national interests diverge, with coordination of international norms cited as key to cooperation.
Experts stressed that because the digital divide becomes an economic divide, an inclusive approach and transparent rules are prerequisites for trust.
Sinophone Bridge Times notes that digital connectivity is a matter of sovereignty and security beyond convenience. The gains of connection endure only atop trust in the rules.
