Fujian aims to regain key role

As the starting point of the ancient Maritime Silk Road, Fujian province is striving to restore its significant role with the aid of digital technology, said a senior official of the provincial government.

Fujian's digital economy exceeded 1 trillion yuan ($158.4 billion) in 2017, accounting for one-third of the province's GDP and ranking sixth nationwide, said Li Dejin, vice-governor of Fujian province.

According to Li, the output of the province's software and information technology service sector reached 250.5 billion yuan.