Shanghai's Hongqiao CBD pioneers Silk Road e-commerce cooperation

Foreign students learn e-commerce live streaming skills. [Photo/hongqiaoshangwuqu]

The Shanghai Hongqiao International Central Business District (CBD) is at the forefront of developing the pilot zone for Silk Road e-commerce cooperation.

Efforts have been made to align with high-standard international e-commerce rules, explore win-win collaboration with Belt and Road partner countries, and create new opportunities in global digital e-commerce.

From ancient trade routes to modern digital highways, the Silk Road is being revitalized. The Hongqiao Import Commodity Exhibition and Trading Center in the CBD is nurturing e-commerce talents by hosting live e-commerce open classes for international students, transforming them into live e-commerce anchors.

To meet the demand for e-commerce live streaming talent, the center's live streaming base provides English training and hosts open class events at local universities. Its goal is to develop outstanding cross-border e-commerce professionals, who will assist high-quality products from the Silk Road e-commerce partner countries in entering the Chinese market.

These international students are expected to promote their country's products through live streaming at the annual China International Import Expo (CIIE). The base leverages its platform to expand Silk Road e-commerce coverage and provide regular services to CIIE exhibitors from Belt and Road partner countries.

The digital Silk Road eliminates infrastructure and technological bottlenecks, allowing developing countries to integrate into the global supply chain. Through cross-border e-commerce platforms and intelligent logistics systems, the digital Silk Road promotes mutual benefits and win-win outcomes, creating a new opportunity for global market integration.