The 4th Global Cross-border E-commerce Summit will take place in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province on June 27, local media reported.

Hosted by the China (Hangzhou) Cross-border E-Commerce Pilot Area, this year's summit will focus on the digital Silk Road and its implications on the global economy, Hangzhou's experience in developing cutting-edge technologies to aid in the industrialization of digital resources, and innovative applications which aid in the digitalization of industries.

Over 1,000 representatives and experts from 35 cross-border e-commerce pilot areas worldwide will be invited to share insights on cross-border e-commerce trends, share their experiences, and seek cooperation through a series of themed forums and dialogues.

Representatives from countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative will also participate in the event.

Journalists from home and abroad tour China (Hangzhou) Cross-border E-commerce Comprehensive Pilot Area, Zhejiang province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]