The 2024 World Internet Conference (WIC) Wuzhen Summit concluded in east China's Zhejiang Province on Friday after a packed agenda of 24 sub-forums on topics such as the Global Development Initiative, digital economy and artificial intelligence (AI) technology governance, along with a series of activities.
The 2024 edition, themed "Embracing a People-centered and AI-for-good Digital Future -- Building a Community with a Shared Future in Cyberspace", attracted 665 enterprises and institutions from 53 countries and regions.
Key highlights of the event included an expo of best cases on building a community with a shared future in cyberspace, the Light of Internet Expo, and a distinguished contribution award established to recognize individuals and enterprises who have made outstanding contributions to the global internet landscape.
Additionally, the bluebook of the World Internet Development Report 2024 was released during the summit, epitomizing key advancements in internet development.
The 11th edition of WIC Wuzhen Summit opened in east China's Wuzhen Town of Zhejiang Province on Wednesday.
The event delves into a wide range of topics as participants gather to exchange ideas and shape the digital future.
2024 World Internet Conference wraps up in east China with fruitful outcomes
China is willing to strengthen communication, enhance trust, eliminate interference, and deepen cooperation with Canada to bring bilateral relations forward on a steady and sound track in solid strides under the new circumstances, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday.
Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, met with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand in Beijing on the day.
Referring to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit to China, the first by a Canadian prime minister in eight years, Wang said the trip marks a milestone in bilateral ties and signals a turning point in the relationship.
The leaders of the two countries will hold meetings and talks, which are expected to open up new prospects for bilateral relations, said Wang.
The world today is undergoing profound and complex changes, and the impact of China-Canada relations transcends the bilateral scope, Wang noted.
Wang said that China and Canada have different social systems, stemming from different historical and cultural heritage, and based on the choices of their respective people.
He urged both sides to view each other in a rational and amicable manner with an inclusive mindset, handle issues on the basis of mutual respect, focus on the agenda of cooperation, and send positive messages so as to foster optimism, inject greater confidence into the development of bilateral relations, and jointly build a new type of strategic partnership between China and Canada.
Anand said the new Canadian government attaches great importance to relations with China. She also added that Prime Minister Carney looks forward to engaging in in-depth exchanges with Chinese leaders during the visit to set the course for the development of bilateral relations, resume dialogue in various fields, pursue more mutually beneficial outcomes, enhance coordination and cooperation in multilateral affairs, and further advance the strategic partnership between the two countries.
China ready to work for steady, sound ties with Canada: FM
