The 2018 Two-dimensional Code Industry Development Summit commenced in Changchun, capital city of Jilin province on Nov 7. More than 400 experts and government officials from around the world gathered to discuss the future development of the industry.

The 2018 Two-dimensional Code Industry Development Summit is held in Changchun, capital city of Jilin province on Nov 7 to discuss the development of the global two-dimensional code industry. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

A cooperation agreement was signed at the summit between Zhongguancun Industry Information Research Institute of Two-dimensional Code Technology of China (ZIIOT) and Trustcorp Company of French.

The two will work together to provide various two-dimensional code distribution services to global customers, including a platform for distributing two-dimensional code identification block chain.

The Zhongguancun Industry Information Research Institute of Two-dimensional Code Technology of China (ZIIOT) and Trustcorp Company of French signed a cooperation agreement to provide various two-dimensional code distribution services to global customers at the 2018 Two-dimensional Code Industry Development Summit in Changchun on Nov 7. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Experts and officials exchanged ideas on the ideal relationship between two-dimensional code industry and global trade system.

Jilin has been making significant efforts to build a "digital Jilin" and promote the upgrade of local economic structure. The forum, according to Jing Junhai, governor of Jilin province, will help attract international talents to the province and power the engine of local digital economy.

Jing Junhai, governor of Jilin province, attended the summit and delivered a speech on the significance of building a robust two-dimensional code industry. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]