On December 27, the 2025 China (Rizhao) Industrial Internet and "AI+" Convergence and Empowerment Development Conference was held. With the theme of "Industrial Brain Empowers Industrial Clusters to Sail Abroad in Formation", the conference gathered leading industrial-Internet companies, central SOEs, AI champions, investment institutions and industry experts from across the country to explore new AI-driven paths for industrial transformation and upgrading and to promote the deep integration of digital technologies with the real economy.

       As a pioneer in foreign-trade big data, China GTM Big Data Co., Ltd. was invited to the conference and delivered a keynote speech titled "Practical Experience in Industrial-Cluster Going Global." Drawing on deep industry expertise and cutting-edge technology, the presentation won wide attention and recognition from the audience.

       Today, "AI + going global" has become the core growth engine for companies expanding into world markets. More and more enterprises realize that data-plus-AI technology is the key to solving pain points along the overseas journey. At the event, Mr. Chen Fang, General Manager of GTM Big Data, zeroed in on core needs for international expansion. Leveraging years of hands-on experience, he systematically deconstructed the major pain points and breakthrough paths for industrial clusters sailing abroad. Targeting problems such as low digitalization, information asymmetry and difficult customer acquisition, Chen outlined GTM's full-chain empowerment system built on big data and AI, providing a one-stop solution for clusters seeking global success.

       In addition, Mr. Chen emphasized that Shandong possesses a distinctive industrial structure and product strengths, meaning a one-size-fits-all approach will not work in overseas markets. Using GTM Big Data's self-developed foreign-trade business-intelligence DaaS system (version 7.0), he analyzed and evaluated market potential, consumer preferences and competitive dynamics for different overseas destinations, providing Shandong's industrial clusters with precise market positioning and targeted expansion strategies.

       As a bellwether in foreign-trade big data, GTM Big Data’s soft power was on full display.

       Data assets: live feeds from 230+ countries and territories—including exclusive coverage of Turkey, Egypt, Burkina Faso, Niger and Senegal—plus a fast-growing universe of 80+ million companies. Shandong clusters can pinpoint exact buyers for their products and talk to them directly.

       AI muscle: the first trade-data provider certified as an “AI enterprise”, holder of 43 AI/big-data patents and software copyrights. Its smart toolkit—AI Early-Warning, TradeSeek, AI Export Master—monitors overseas markets 24/7 and turns raw data into actionable insight.

       Shandong, a major economic and manufacturing province, hosts scores of competitive clusters. Taking them global is no longer optional—it is a must for high-quality regional growth. With GTM’s platform, firms can spot opportunities faster, hurdle trade barriers and win market share abroad. Real-time intelligence lets them tweak products and services on the fly, ensuring sustainable success.

       Going forward, GTM Big Data will keep pushing the envelope in big-data, AI and BI for international trade and cross-border e-commerce. By aligning its innovations with Shandong’s export drive, the company will deliver ever-better products and services, helping more businesses sail overseas and forging a resilient, innovation-driven “joint fleet” ready for any headwind.