Winston Ma is an investor, attorney, author, and adjunct professor in the global digital economy. Most recently for 10 years, he was Managing Director for China Investment Corporation (CIC), China’s sovereign wealth fund. He was selected a 2013 Young Global Leader at the World Economic Forum. Winston split the past 20 years in China and the US and has experienced the tremendous development in the digital economy space in China. In this episode, Winston shared his observations on how digitization has changed rural areas and how agriculture technology can further alleviate the crowded cities in China.

3:30 Why is it so important to bring digitization to agriculture, especially in China?

6:54 What are the most significant changes or progress you have observed?

10:55 What role do Chinese ecommerce platforms play in promoting global food security?

13:55 How do you see e-commerce playing a role in this shift in consumer behavior during COVID-19 and what impact will it have in reshaping the supply chains behind the food and agriculture system?

17:15 What are the biggest challenges for agriculture industry to eventually change?