Miao Wei attends the 2019 G20 Digital Economy Ministerial Meeting
On June 8-9, 2019, Minister of Industry and Information Technology Miao Wei led a delegation to attend the G20 Digital Economy Ministers' Meeting and the G20 Trade and Digital Economy Ministers' Joint Meeting held in Tsukuba, Japan, and delivered keynote speeches.
Regarding the free flow of data, Miao Wei emphasized that firstly, data flow should be based on security as a prerequisite. Without security, the free flow of data cannot be discussed. When data flows on the Internet, it is sometimes hijacked, tampered with, or even used to monitor or attack others or other countries, which should be firmly opposed; The second is that data flow needs to be guaranteed by systems. In 2016, China introduced the Cybersecurity Law, which provides clear regulations on the operation, backup, storage, integrity, confidentiality, and availability of data, providing strong legal protection for the rapid development of China's digital economy; Thirdly, there must be international rules for data flow. Cross border free flow of data involves different regulatory systems in various countries. Countries should strengthen communication and cooperation, enhance consensus and trust, and jointly promote the formulation of practical and feasible international rules, so that data flow can better promote technological progress and serve the development of the digital economy.
Regarding digital security, Miao Wei comprehensively elaborated on China's important propositions on digital security in his speech, promoted the commercialization of 5G in China, expressed the firm attitude of the Chinese government in supporting the development of 5G, and called on all countries to work together in the spirit of mutual understanding and respect, through equal consultation, to create an open, fair, and inclusive digital market environment, and promote the prosperity of the global digital economy.
Regarding sustainable and inclusive development, Miao Wei pointed out that the digital economy is an open economy that develops in openness and benefits from cooperation, which is in line with the fundamental interests of all countries. Miao Wei advocates for countries to strengthen innovation cooperation and strengthen new drivers of the digital economy; Strengthen inclusive cooperation and stimulate new vitality in the digital society; Strengthen linkage and cooperation to form a new global governance synergy. Miao Wei stated that China is willing to uphold the principle of extensive consultation, joint construction, and shared benefits, and cooperate extensively with all parties to create more points of convergence, growth, and win-win new highlights, promote the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, and enable the digital economy to better and more widely benefit people of all countries.
Regarding artificial intelligence, Miao Wei stated that it is a strategic technology that leads future development. It should be based on a people-centered development philosophy, strengthen international exchanges and cooperation, seek benefits and avoid harm, and better serve economic and social development.
The meeting adopted the Joint Statement and the G20 Principles on Artificial Intelligence.
The main leaders of the International Cooperation Department, Science and Technology Department, Information and Software Services Department of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, and China Academy of Information and Communications Technology attended the meeting.
Information source: Ministry of Industry and Information Technology
