The 7th Western Digital Economy Expo (WDEE Expo), under the theme “Digital Convergence Revitalizes the Silk Road, Smart Innovation Shapes the West’s Future,” concluded in Xi’an on June 28. The expo brought together delegations from Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Cambodia, and other countries, along with representatives from over 30 Chinese cities and 119 leading digital economy companies. It facilitated the signing of 34 key projects, a new record. The expo introduced the “Digital Economy Enterprise Going Global” exchange event for the first time and released the “Silk Road Cross-Border Data Flow and Operations White Paper.” The signing of the “GEO Industry Standard Self-Regulatory Convention” also occurred. In 2025, core digital economy industries above the designated size in Xi’an reached 129 billion yuan (9.28% of GDP). The city has released 303 application requirements across smart tourism, XR, and new energy, and built technology centers for open-source chip, AI algorithms, and industrial software. Xi’an has established an enterprise ecosystem through echelon building, white-list institutional arrangements, and innovation funds, attracting industry leaders like Huawei and JD.com.