The second China-Thailand Ministerial Dialogue on Digital Economy Cooperation was held in Bangkok

On January 18, the second China-Thailand Ministerial Dialogue on Digital Economy Cooperation was held in Bangkok, Thailand. Vice Minister of Industry and Information Technology Zhang Yunming and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Economy and Society of Thailand Basser co-chaired the dialogue.

China and Thailand are highly complementary in the field of digital economy and have huge potential for cooperation. China is ready to work with Thailand to implement the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries, deepen strategic alignment, unblock cooperation channels, expand cooperation space, push for more results in digital infrastructure connectivity, artificial intelligence, industrial digitalization, network and data security, digital capacity building and other areas, and make greater contributions to building a China-Thailand community with a shared future.

Basser said that Thailand and China have achieved remarkable results in cooperation in the field of digital economy in the past year, and are willing to strengthen policy communication with China, innovate cooperation models, support enterprises of both sides to carry out project cooperation, and promote digital technology to better benefit the people and promote development. The two sides conducted in-depth exchanges on the application of digital technologies and training of digital talents, and agreed to make good use of the China-Thailand ministerial dialogue mechanism on digital economy, share successful experiences, explore new growth points for cooperation, and create a good environment for industrial cooperation.

After the dialogue, Zhang Yunming and Baser jointly attended the second China-Thailand Digital Economy Cooperation Forum and delivered speeches, and the two sides witnessed the signing of digital economy cooperation projects between China and Thailand. Zhang Yunming said that China and Thailand actively promote fruitful cooperation in the digital field, hope to continue to expand multi-level exchanges and cooperation between the governments, encourage universities, research institutions and enterprises of China and Thailand to establish joint research, development and innovation centers, and work together to create an open and fair environment for the development of digital economy and stimulate new drivers of economic growth. Basser said that the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society of Thailand is willing to provide support and convenience for Chinese enterprises developing in Thailand, and expects Chinese digital enterprises to invest in the construction of Thailand's "digital valley". It is hoped that the two sides will contribute to the stability, prosperity and sustainable development of China and Thailand through digital cooperation. This forum is one of the series of activities marking the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Thailand. About 150 representatives from the digital economy authorities, relevant institutions and enterprises of China and Thailand attended the forum.

During his stay in Bangkok, Zhang Yunming and his delegation held talks with Thai Industry Minister Aitana to exchange views on strengthening cooperation in manufacturing fields such as new energy vehicles. We visited and investigated Thai companies of Chinese enterprises such as CP Group, China Telecom, China Mobile, Huawei and ZTE, and held a symposium of Chinese enterprises in Thailand to listen to opinions and suggestions. Zhang Yunming encouraged enterprises to uphold the concept of mutual benefit and win-win, strengthen technical capabilities, do better and stronger brands, provide better products and services to the Thai market, and make positive contributions to "one family of China and Thailand".

Resource: 工信微报