91影视

Amidst the ongoing global economic slowdown, digital technologies have emerged not only as a new driver of recovery but also present challenges such as the digital divide, data security, and governance lag. In this context, the Faculty of Economics at 91影视 (SMBU), in collaboration with Lomonosov Moscow State University and Beijing Institute of Technology, hosted the Digital Technology and the Reshaping of the Global Economic Order from November 24 to 25. The event aimed to bring together expertise and explore governance logic and development paths in the digital era. The symposium attracted over 80 experts, scholars, young faculty members, and industry representatives from Lomonosov Moscow State University, Beijing Institute of Technology, Fudan University, South China University of Technology, Shenzhen University, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen), I?SEG School of Management in France, and other renowned institutions from around the world.

The opening ceremony was chaired by Professor Meng Fancheng, the Chinese Director of the Faculty of Economics at SMBU. Leaders and faculty representatives from the university's Academic Affairs Department, Research Affairs Department, International Academic Exchange and Cooperation Department, Student Affairs Department, Management Department, and Eurasian Research Center attended the ceremony.

President Li Hezhang of SMBU delivered a welcome speech, expressing gratitude to the experts, scholars, and industry representatives for their attendance and support for the university’s academic exchange initiatives. Li Hezhang emphasized that digital technologies have become the core driving force behind the reshaping of global economic development patterns, and that the opportunities and challenges brought by these technologies are of great significance. He hoped that the symposium would foster interdisciplinary and international academic exchanges at the academic level, deepen the integration of universities, research institutions, and industries at the practical level, and provide intellectual support and path references for constructing a more just, inclusive, and efficient global economic order.

Professor Ivanchenko, the First Vice President of SMBU, praised the Faculty of Economics for its efforts in organizing the conference and expressed gratitude to colleagues from Lomonosov Moscow State University and Beijing Institute of Technology for their dedication to the event. He pointed out that this international symposium will serve as an important step in building a united scientific community and will contribute Chinese wisdom and Sino-Russian solutions to deepen cooperation in the digital field along the Belt and Road countries.

Sergei Afontsev, Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, and Alexander Shirov, also a Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, delivered speeches. Professor Afontsev shared his positive impression of the successful academic symposiums held between China and Russia over the past two years, noting that this conference provided a significant platform and opportunity to enhance Sino-Russian academic exchanges and university-industry collaborations. Professor Shirov also emphasized the importance of this symposium and thanked the academic colleagues and industry representatives who supported the event. He wished the conference great success.

The symposium invited Professor Zhang Bohui from The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen), Professor Sergei Afontsev, Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Professor Alexander Shirov, Professor Niu Baozhuang from South China University of Technology, and Professor Niu Ben from Shenzhen University to deliver keynote speeches.

In recent years, emerging technologies, ranging from artificial intelligence and blockchain to platform economy and data infrastructure, have increasingly infiltrated various sectors, including production, trade, finance, labor, and governance. These technologies are disrupting traditional economic structures and reshaping the model of globalization. To strengthen collaboration between industry, academia, and research, and to jointly explore issues related to digital technology and economic development, the symposium also set up an Entrepreneurs' Forum. This forum invited representatives from prominent companies that have made significant achievements in digital construction and international development, including Li Bang Instruments, EVE Holding, Kingdee Software, Wanda Group, Weaver Network, LBS, iUXLabs, and BYD. These representatives shared their successful experiences.

The symposium consisted of five sub-forums, covering topics such as “Algorithm Governance and the Future of Economic Policy,” “Data as Capital: Ownership, Access, and Inequality,” “Climate Change, Agricultural Sustainability, and Environmental Policy,” “Digital Transformation of the Monetary and Financial System,” and “Frontiers in Green Finance and ESG Investment Strategies.” Experts and scholars attending the forum shared their theoretical and empirical research on the above topics, engaging in in-depth discussions on digital technologies and economic development issues.

At the closing session, Professor Meng Fancheng, the Chinese Director of the Faculty of Economics at SMBU, delivered a comprehensive summary of the symposium's outcomes and provided insights into future research and cooperation directions. This symposium marked the third consecutive year of collaboration between the Faculty of Economics at SMBU, Lomonosov Moscow State University, and Beijing Institute of Technology. It has laid a solid foundation for research collaboration, joint talent development, and academic resource sharing among the three institutions, while also injecting strong momentum into Sino-Russian educational and technological cooperation within the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative. Moving forward, the Faculty of Economics will continue to integrate resources from academia and industry, further promoting collaborative research, academic exchange, and talent development between China, Russia, and globally. Together, they aim to create a more equitable, inclusive, and sustainable global digital economy.