Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, October 11-On October 11, 2019 China International Digital Economy Expo opened in Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province. President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter.

Xi Jinping pointed out that in today's world, scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation are changing with each passing day. The digital economy is booming, profoundly changing the way of human production and life. These developments have a profound impact on the economic and social development of various countries, the global governance system and the process of human civilization.

Xi Jinping stressed that China attaches great importance to the development of the digital economy. Under the guidance of the principles of being innovative, coordinating, green, open, and sharing, China is actively promoting digital industrialization and industrial digitalization, guiding the deep integration of the digital economy and the real economy, and promoting high-quality economic development. It is hoped that the delegates will deepen exchanges and cooperation and explore ways to share the development of the digital economy so as to better benefit the people of all countries in the world.

The China International Digital Economy Expo is jointly sponsored by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the Hebei Provincial People's Government. With the theme of "Digital Economy Leading High-quality Development", this expo will hold comprehensive exhibitions, intelligent Xiong’An Summit Forum, enterprise project docking and other activities.