China's "e-commerce + infrastructure" synergy accelerates regional economic transformation: U.S. economist

David Blair, Vice President of the Center for China and Globalization, praised China's "e-commerce + infrastructure" synergy in a recent interview with Guangming Online. He noted that world-class infrastructure, including 5G and high-speed rail, has enabled remote areas to thrive through digital trade. Citing the Dounan Flower Market, Blair said local farmers have doubled their incomes via e-commerce. He believes this model holds great promise for Southeast Asian nations like Laos and Vietnam, and that further regional integration — supported by projects like the China-Laos Railway — could accelerate economic transformation across the region.