BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:unctad.org BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a729d578bb97 DTSTART:20260513T110000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20260513T124000Z LOCATION:Geneva\, Switzerland SUMMARY:The cross-border e-commerce development in China and new opportunit ies in South-South cooperation CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Side event of the 9th Intergovernmental group of experts on e-c ommerce and the digital economyWith the globalization of the digital econo my\, cross-border e-commerce has emerged as a new engine for international trade growth and a pathway for developing countries to integrate into glo bal value chains and achieve inclusive development. The South-South Cooper ation\, a key mechanism of developing countries to pursue collective self- reliance and share the benefits of development\, is embracing new opportun ities in the digital transformation within the framework of the Global Dev elopment Initiative. The United Nations Conference on Trade and Developme nt (UNCTAD) has long supported developing countries in harnessing the pote ntial of e-commerce and digital trade through research\, policy advice and technical assistance\, including on etrade readiness\, measurement of the digital economy and the development of legal and regulatory frameworks.To put the Global Development Initiative into practice and deepen practical cooperation among developing countries in the digital trade\, this worksho p on the cross-border e-commerce development in China and new opportunitie s in South-South cooperation will be held as a side event of the 9th sessi on of the Intergovernmental Group of Experts on E-commerce and the Digital Economy themed “Strengthening fiscal revenues in developing countries i n the context of e-commerce and digital trade ” by UNCTAD.ParticipationT his event is will be open to representatives of government departments in cross-border e-commerce\, international organizations\, leading enterprise s and experts in cross-border e-commerce\, and relevant associations. Reg istrationOnline registration is mandatory for all those wishing to attend the meeting.ObjectiveThe event will spotlight best practices of China’s cross-border e-commerce\, including model innovation\, regulation and gove rnance\, taxation\, compliance\, and inclusive trade. It will facilitate in-depth exchanges on ways in which cross-border e-commerce can boost trad e connectivity\, drive industrial upgrading\, increase fiscal and tax reve nue growth\, and promote employment in the Global South countries. It will also explore new models\, pathways and mechanisms to empower South-South cooperation. The event aims to share practical insights and support coope ration among developing countries in digital trade and contribute to the i mplementation of the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Develop ment.Programme Timetable13:00-13:30Registration and light refreshments13:3 0-13:35Introduction by the moderatorPart I: Global trends of cross-border e-commerce and the development in China13:35-13:41Remarks by a high-level official of UNCTAD13:41-13:49A keynote Speech by Mr. Wang Zhihua\, the Dir ector General of the Department of Foreign Trade\, Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China13:49-13:55Remarks by Ms. Dorothy Tembo\, Deputy Executive Director\, International Trade Center13:55-14:01Remarks by a representative of the Permanent Mission of a relevant country to UNOG Part II: Best business practices and experience sharing14:01-14:09Remarks by Mr. Wang Yucheng\, International Legal Affairs Director of JD.com14:09- 14:17Remarks by Mr. Liu Sheng\, China Strategic Growth Director of AVASK14 :17-14:25Remarks by Ms. Fan Fei\, Deputy Director of Ebrun Think Tank14:25 -14:40Discussions and Exchanges14:40End of the Side Eventhttps://unctad.or g/system/files/official-document/tdbc1ede9d2_en.pdf\n\nView meeting on unc tad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/cross-border-e-commerce-development-ch ina-and-new-opportunities-south-south-cooperation DTSTAMP:20260805T021759Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR