On July 24, the World Internet Conference (WIC) will host the 2025 Digital Silk Road Development Forum in Quanzhou, once the bustling "Zayton" port that was the starting point of the Maritime Silk Road.

This micro-documentary explores Quanzhou's 1,000-year legacy of global connectivity and its bold transformation into a digital gateway. From business ships of the Song Dynasty to 21st-century cloud computing and cross-border e-commerce centers, the city continues to connect China with the world. Join us on a journey through time!