2017年CRI E-WTP facilitates SMEs go global via digital Silk Road

 

The development of the digital economy and advancements¹ of new technology are expected to bring more opportunities to small and medium enterprises, or SMEs, through globalization on an electronic world trade platform.

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E-WTP and globalization

Speaking during a session of the Belt and Road Forum² for International Cooperation, Jack³ Ma, executive chair of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba, has called for fair globalization.

Jack Ma, executive chair of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba, speaks at a parallel session of the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation held in Beijing on Sunday, May 14, 2017. [Photo provided by Alibaba Group]

"The world needs to have more free trade, be fairer and more inclusive, and globalization is the capability⁴ to serve the world. The core value of globalization is to create jobs, create values for local people. We should care more about developing countries, care more about SMEs, and care more about young people," said Ma.

Alibaba's electronic world trade platform, the e-WTP, is being described as a new tool to battle with trade protectionism and a perceived rise in anti-globalization sentiment the past few years.

1 advancements   

n.（级别的）晋升( advancement的名词复数 )；前进；进展；促进

参考例句：

• Today, the pace of life is increasing with technological advancements. 当今， 随着科技进步，生活节奏不断增快。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
• Great advancements in drought prediction have been made in recent years. 近年来，人们对干旱灾害的预报研究取得了长足的进步。 来自互联网

2 forum   

n.论坛，讨论会

参考例句：

• They're holding a forum on new ways of teaching history.他们正在举行历史教学讨论会。
• The organisation would provide a forum where problems could be discussed.这个组织将提供一个可以讨论问题的平台。

3 jack   

n.插座，千斤顶，男人；v.抬起，提醒，扛举；n.（Jake）杰克

参考例句：

• I am looking for the headphone jack.我正在找寻头戴式耳机插孔。
• He lifted the car with a jack to change the flat tyre.他用千斤顶把车顶起来换下瘪轮胎。

4 capability   

n.能力；才能；(pl)可发展的能力或特性等

参考例句：

• She has the capability to become a very fine actress.她有潜力成为杰出演员。
• Organizing a whole department is beyond his capability.组织整个部门是他能力以外的事。