The 2025 Global Digital Economy International Cooperation Forum was successfully held in Haikou, China.

On August 11, 2025, the Global Digital Economy International Cooperation Forum with the theme "Focusing on Global Digital Development and Creating a Blueprint for International Cooperation" successfully concluded at the Oriental Global (Hainan) International Conference Center in Haikou City. As an important part of the 2025 conference, this forum brought together ambassadors from various countries, representatives from international organizations, renowned scholars, and leaders from industry-leading enterprises in the digital economy from around the world to engage in in-depth exchanges and high-level dialogues on key topics such as the construction of a global digital economy governance system, RWA asset multi-jurisdictional Compliance, and industrial digital transformation. Upholding the concept of "innovative cooperation," the forum contributed valuable wisdom to promote the global digital economy to new heights, stimulate the innovation vitality of the digital economy, and facilitate high-quality development of the global economy.

The forum is hosted by the China Overseas Development Association and organized by the Global Digital Economy Working Committee of the China Overseas Development Association, with co-organizers including China Ocean Innovation Planning Consulting (Beijing) Co., Ltd., Aisai Energy (Hainan) Co., Ltd., Guoying Chuangyuan (Sichuan) Ecological Technology Co., Ltd., RWA Research Institute, Huoxun Finance, and the Chengdu and Zhuhai offices of the China Ocean Association. The forum attracted in-depth attention and joint reporting from dozens of mainstream media outlets at home and abroad, building a multi-dimensional, all-matrix media dissemination network. By combining online and offline methods, the forum was live-streamed across the entire network, attracting millions of viewers to witness the future development direction of digital economic productivity, truly realizing "discussing the future together and sharing the results." The heavyweight guests attending this forum include: Zhang Zhenwei, President of the China Overseas Development Association; Dr. Fazeel Najeeb, Ambassador of the Republic of Maldives to China; Jean Louis Robinson, Ambassador of the Republic of Madagascar to China; Cai Hongyu, Deputy Director and Chief Strategy Officer of the Beijing Big Data Research Institute, and Executive Director of the National Development and Reform Commission's Data Factor Price Formation and Identification Innovation Laboratory; Huang Zhaojin, Executive Chairman of the China-Africa Friendly Economic and Trade Development Foundation, Director of the Overseas Joint Development Working Committee of the China Urban Development Alliance, and Director of the Global Digital Economy Working Committee of the China Overseas Development Association; Zhou Shuai, Deputy Secretary-General of the Global Digital Economy Working Committee of the China Overseas Development Association and Chairman of Guoying Holdings (Hainan) Co., Ltd.; Zhang Ming, Chairman of the Industrial Internet and Intelligent Manufacturing Special Committee of the China Ocean Association; Zheng Yingchao, Director of Beijing Jiany Investment Development (Group) Co., Ltd., Director of the Global Board of Directors of Yingke, Deputy Director of the Yingke Shanghai Management Committee, and Compliance Expert for the China Business Federation; Shi Xingguo, Founder of Paralism Parallel Chain, Member of the CCF Blockchain Special Committee, Vice Chairman of the China Embedded Software Association, and former Chief Engineer of the Internet Laboratory of the Chinese Academy of Sciences; Chen Jiu, Founder of RWA International Holdings Group and Chairman of CJ VENTURES; Zhao Yidan, Co-Founder of Huoxun Finance and Deputy Dean of RWA Institute Brand IP Institute; Dou Jun, Executive Secretary-General of the Blockchain Professional Committee of the China Communications Industry Association, Initiator and Secretary-General of the Hong Kong RWA Global Industry Alliance; Yang Yumei, Deputy Director of the Digital Finance Joint Innovation Center at the Shanghai Advanced Research Institute of Zhejiang University; Hao Yikun, Founder of the RWA Wave Laboratory and Web 3.0 Consultant at Hong Kong EG ASSET Private Bank; Mao Lijuan, Senior Reporter of the Hong Kong Ta Kung Wen Wei Media Group; Liu Honglin, Founder and Chief Lawyer of Shanghai Mankun Law Firm; and Zhang Qiangwei, Co-Secretary-General of the Hong Kong Blockchain Association HKBA.cc, among top experts in the field of digital economy. Mr. He Zhenwei, President of the China Overseas Development Association, pointed out in his opening speech that the digital economy is related to the global development pattern and is an important driving force for future global economic growth. He called on enterprises to fully leverage their advantages, closely integrate with international peers, and deeply participate in the construction of the digital economy governance system to lay a solid foundation for the high-quality development of the global digital economy. At the same time, he announced the establishment of the "Global Digital Economy Working Committee" and revealed that the China Overseas Development Association will conduct in-depth cooperation with countries such as the Maldives and Madagascar in areas like digital infrastructure and technology application, jointly seizing the extraordinary opportunities brought by the global digital economy wave.

Dr. Fazel Najib, the Ambassador of the Republic of Maldives to China, expressed a high level of importance on the construction of digital infrastructure and the innovation of digital financial services regarding the "Smart Maldives" strategic framework. He stated that China's leading position in the digital economy has a profound impact on the world and hopes to further strengthen practical cooperation between China and the Maldives in areas such as cross-border e-commerce services, joint talent training, and smart tourism through this forum, achieving common development in the digital economy.

Mr. Jean-Louis Robanson, the Ambassador of Madagascar to China, proposed an important initiative to establish a "China-Africa Digital Sovereignty Fund." He emphasized the broad application potential of digital means in various fields such as optimizing agricultural supply chains, popularizing educational resources, and building medical infrastructure, believing that these measures will inject new momentum into Africa's sustainable development. He also called for deepening China-Africa cooperation to actively promote Africa's digitalization process, helping African countries enhance their digital infrastructure, increase market competitiveness, and ultimately achieve economic transformation and development.

During the forum, several experts in the field of digital economy provided forward-looking insights and practical case studies, injecting new ideas into the development of the global digital economy. Cai Hongyu, Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer of the Beijing Academy of Big Data, and Executive Director of the Innovation Laboratory for Data Element Price Formation and Identification of the National Development and Reform Commission, systematically analyzed the evaluation methods for the value of data as a core production factor in the digital economy. By combining data governance investment and application scenario value-added capabilities, he proposed the immense potential of data assets in scenarios combining RWA (Real World Assets) and called for a joint effort to improve relevant regulatory mechanisms and establish a scientific pricing system.

Huang Zhaojin, the director of the Global Digital Economy Working Committee of the China Association for the Development of Overseas Industry, emphasized at the meeting the need to fully leverage the platform functions and resource advantages of the Digital Economy Working Committee, efficiently empower enterprises in their digital transformation and innovative development, accelerate the coordinated advancement of industrial digitalization and enterprise innovation, and deepen the integration of digital technology with the real economy, thereby comprehensively driving the digital economy to achieve higher quality, greater vitality, and stronger core competitiveness in its development.

At this forum, Zhang Ming, Chairman of the Industrial Internet and Intelligent Manufacturing Special Committee of the China Maritime Association and Chairman of Beijing Jianyi Investment Development (Group) Co., Ltd., systematically explained the importance of building industrial internet platforms, the collaborative model of industry alliance ecological synergy, and the innovative role of digital construction technology in driving the development of China's digital economy, drawing on his in-depth exploration and cutting-edge practices in the field of digital transformation of the construction industry. He emphasized that these factors not only bring opportunities for transformation and upgrading to the construction industry but also inject new vitality and momentum into the continuous growth of the entire digital economy.

During the forum, the "Global Digital Economy Working Committee" led by the China Overseas Development Association successfully completed its awarding ceremony, a significant moment witnessed by numerous industry leaders and guests. This marks a solid and crucial step for our country in promoting global digital economy cooperation and deepening international exchange and collaboration. The official establishment of this working committee not only demonstrates China's commitment to leading global digital economy innovation and development but also provides strong support for building a platform for international cooperation and mutual benefit, while further optimizing the construction of the global digital industry ecosystem, enriching the connotation and pattern of digital economy development. This initiative will play an important role in promoting the deep integration of the digital economy across borders and industries, injecting new vitality into global digital transformation and sustainable development.

At the same time, the "Global Digital Economy RWA Compliance Alliance" and the "Special Support Program for Digital Ecology in the Real Economy" were officially launched in the presence of 15 distinguished leaders. The launch of these two major projects will comprehensively promote the upgrade of the international cooperation mechanism for the digital economy, empower the deep integration of traditional industries and digital technology, and showcase China's innovation and practical capabilities in the digital economy to the world. This marks a solid step forward for our country in promoting global digital economy cooperation.

During this forum, multiple enterprises and institutions successfully signed strategic cooperation agreements, marking the beginning of a new phase of pragmatic cooperation and international development in the digital economy sector. Both parties will fully consider their own development needs and will work together to contribute to the construction of the digital economy, aiming to transform cooperation from vision into tangible results and strive for mutual benefit and win-win outcomes. This initiative not only lays a solid foundation for building a sustainable development system but also injects new vitality into the global digital economy's growth. Through deep cooperation, we hope to achieve more significant progress in areas such as technological innovation, resource sharing, and market expansion, thereby promoting the entire industry to develop to a higher level.

On the afternoon of the meeting, the "National Domain Chain Technology · Industry Digital Asset Ecological Co-construction Plan" was officially launched under the leadership of Zhou Shuai, Deputy Secretary-General of the Global Digital Economy Working Committee of the China Overseas Development Association and Chairman of Guoying Holdings (Hainan) Co., Ltd. This plan will build an internationally competitive digital industry collaborative system. Chairman Zhou emphasized that Guoying Chain Technology, as the world's first RWA incubation and trading center, will create a globally competitive digital industry ecosystem through cutting-edge technology and an international perspective, relying on the synergy of harbor connections + representatives from ASEAN countries to build an international "RDA domestic innovation factory + RWA cross-border expressway" dual-track engine, showcasing the foresight and leadership of Chinese enterprises in the wave of the digital economy to the world.

Zheng Yingchao, a director of the Yinka Global Board, provided a detailed explanation and analysis of "From Physical to Data - A Comparative and Breakthrough Study of the Legal Core of RWA and RDA," engaging in an in-depth discussion on the legal relationship between physical assets and data assets, focusing on the differences in the legal cores of risk-weighted assets and risk data assets, exploring solutions to the "asset on-chain" issue, and promoting advancements in the fields of law and data asset management.

The founder of Paralism parallel chain, Shi Xingguo, elaborated on "The Technological Transformation and Implementation of RWA Scenarios" in depth. He analyzed from multiple dimensions how this technology can promote the tokenization of physical assets, specifically covering aspects such as the application of blockchain technology, the design of smart contracts, and the enhancement of data security and transparency. Through these technological advancements, the digitization, liquidity, and accessibility of physical assets have been significantly improved, providing new opportunities for investors and businesses.

Chen Jiuwai, founder of RWA International Holdings Group and chairman of CJ VENTURES, conducted an in-depth study on the strategic aspects of "How to Win in RWA." During this period, he proposed a series of strategic recommendations to help businesses and investors seize opportunities in the RWA era. He emphasized that the key to success lies in a deep understanding of the market and a keen ability to respond, actively embracing technological innovation, and building a strong cooperative network. Maintaining long-term sustainable development requires sound strategic planning and implementation.

The conference held two rounds of high-end roundtable discussions aimed at exploring the future direction of compliance tokenization of real-world assets (RWA) and the development of the global digital economy from multiple dimensions. The first round of discussion was chaired by Zhao Yidan, Vice Dean of the RWA Research Institute Brand IP Institute, leading invited guests including Dou Jun, Executive Secretary General of the Blockchain Professional Committee of the China Communications Industry Association, Founder and Secretary General of the Hong Kong RWA Global Industry Alliance; Yang Yumei, Deputy Director of the Joint Innovation Center for Digital Finance at Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Zhejiang University; and Hao Yikun, Founder of RWA Wave Laboratory and Web3.0 Consultant at Hong Kong EG ASSET Private Bank. The focus was on "RWA Empowering Industries: Innovation Scene Exploration and Future Trends." Participants engaged in in-depth exchanges around practical cases in multinational cooperation, sharing experiences and insights in areas such as digital infrastructure construction, data factor pricing, technological innovation, and international cooperation mechanisms. Attendees presented profound insights covering multiple fields, showcasing the potential of RWA in driving industrial innovation and achieving sustainable development. Through this multi-perspective discussion, the conference promoted a deeper understanding of the mutual influence between RWA and the coordinated development of the global digital economy, laying the foundation for future cooperation and innovation.

The second roundtable forum was hosted by Senior Reporter Mao Lijuan of Hong Kong Ta Kung Wen Wei Media Group, leading invited guests including Liu Honglin, founder and managing lawyer of Shanghai Mankun Law Firm, Zhang Qiangwei, co-secretary general of the Hong Kong Blockchain Association HKBA.cc, Li Deshi, president of Haikou Blockchain Association, and Wang Pengfei, chairman of Shucang China. They provided valuable guidance for industry participants in optimizing and enriching their strategic layout. Through in-depth analysis of the legal framework, international cooperation, and data governance, the attending guests proposed a series of innovative ideas, such as breaking down technological barriers and promoting policy coordination, all of which provide practical directions for practitioners to explore diversified opportunities in the digital economy. The participants unanimously agreed that building a flexible and forward-looking legal compliance system is key to ensuring the sustainable development of the digital economy. Through such discussions and exchanges, companies and organizations within the industry can better adapt to the constantly changing environment, seize future opportunities brought by the digital economy, and further optimize and enrich their strategic layout.

The successful holding of this forum marks a new stage in China’s international cooperation in the digital economy, providing Chinese wisdom and solutions for global digital economy governance. As an important event in the field of digital economy, the 2025 Global Digital Economy International Cooperation Forum has successfully built a professional, efficient, and diverse global dialogue platform under comprehensive and multi-level promotion in mechanism assurance, policy alignment, and industrial practice, facilitating collisions of ideas and deep cooperation among all parties. Through technological innovation, pragmatic co-construction, and global linkage, this forum provides new paths and models for the development of the global digital economy, painting a more comprehensive and sustainable development blueprint for high-quality development of the digital economy. Looking ahead, the global digitalization process will continue to deepen. China is willing to work hand in hand with global partners to promote the sustainable development of the digital economy and contribute more to the recovery and prosperity of the global economy!