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Xi'an hosts Digital Economy Expo

Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Jul 03, 2026 · Last updated Jul 03, 2026

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The successful conclusion of the 7th Western Digital Economy Expo in China — Xi an, China, and the signing of 34 key projects, signal a positive outlook for the digital economy sector. This event is expected to boost investment and foster international collaborations, particularly benefiting companies involved in big data, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence, as China — Xi an positions itself as a major digital hub.

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The 7th Western Digital Economy Expo (WDEE Expo) concluded in China — Xi an, China, on June 28, 2026, under the theme 'Digital Convergence Revitalizes the Silk Road, Smart Innovation Shapes the West's Future.' The expo saw delegations from Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Cambodia, and over 30 Chinese cities, along with 119 digital economy companies. A record 34 key projects were signed. China — Xi an introduced the 'Digital Economy Enterprise Going Global' exchange event and released the 'Silk Road Cross-Border Data Flow and Operations White Paper,' providing guidance for digital trade among Belt and Road Initiative partner countries. The 'GEO Industry Standard Self-Regulatory Convention' was also signed. China — Xi an is accelerating its digital ecosystem development, with core digital economy industries reaching 129 billion yuan in 2025. The city has reinforced infrastructure, built technology centers, and attracted industry leaders like Huawei and JD.com, aiming to become a hub for digital technology innovation and a launchpad for next-generation digital products.

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China — Xi an hosted the 7th Western Digital Economy Expo, showcasing its efforts to become a digital economy hub and attracting significant investment and partnerships.
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China benefits from China — Xi an's development as a digital economy hub, contributing to the national digital economy strategy and fostering international digital trade.
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Cambodia sent a delegation to the WDEE Expo, indicating its interest in digital economy collaborations and cross-border data flow initiatives.
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Singapore sent a delegation to the WDEE Expo, indicating its interest in digital economy collaborations and cross-border data flow initiatives.
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South Korea sent a delegation to the WDEE Expo, indicating its interest in digital economy collaborations and cross-border data flow initiatives.
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Thailand sent a delegation to the WDEE Expo, indicating its interest in digital economy collaborations and cross-border data flow initiatives.
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JD.com is an industry leader attracted to China — Xi an's robust enterprise ecosystem, contributing to the city's digital growth.
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Huawei is an industry leader attracted to China — Xi an's robust enterprise ecosystem, contributing to the city's digital growth.
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