World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit concludes with fruitful results

The three-day 2024 World Internet Conference (WIC) Wuzhen Summit concluded in Wuzhen Town of east China's Zhejiang Province on Friday with fruitful outcomes, including display of the latest global developments in the internet sector and new technologies, as well as products in the field of artificial intelligence.

Over 1,800 participants from more than 130 countries and regions attended the event online or offline. The participants, including experts and leaders, had in-depth discussions on key topics such as the Global Development Initiative, the digital economy, and innovation and governance of artificial intelligence technology, contributing their wisdom and efforts to promoting global internet governance and development.

As a highlight of the summit, the Light of Internet Expo brought together 665 companies and institutions from 53 countries and regions to display the latest global developments in the internet sector and new technologies, as well as products in the field of artificial intelligence.

"We have set up a platform for communication at the World Internet Conference, where we had extensive discussions on the development of the global Internet and the Internet governance. And the expo serves to display to the public the Internet technology achievements, including their applications, which is also a way to popularize Internet knowledge," said Wu Hequan, academician with the Chinese Academy of Engineering, in an interview with China Central Television on the sidelines of the event.

"We've seen applications and practical use of many advanced technologies at the expo this year. Every industry should actively embrace Internet technology, which in turn will lead the entire industry to keep upgrading itself. I believe that this is one the most important purpose of the conference for the industry," said Liu Chunxi, a participant.

During the conference themed "Embracing a people-centered and all-for-good digital future - building a community with a shared future in cyberspace", outstanding cases on building a community with a shared future in cyberspace were released, and World Internet Conference pioneering science and technology awards were unveiled.

In addition, four new projects were introduced, and reports on the Internet development in China and the world were released, showcasing China's achievements in internet development and providing reference for others to promote Internet development.

"We've seen many China-funded firms coming to Malaysia to help us set up data centers. They also help Malaysia to achieve a very good leading position in Southeast Asia," said Teo Nie Ching, Malaysia's Deputy Minister of Communications.

World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit concludes with fruitful results

Moscow residents highlighted bilateral trade flow and people-to-people exchanges while sharing their views on the cooperation achievements between China and Russia, ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s state visit to China.

Putin will pay a state visit to China from May 19 to 20.

In interviews with China Global Television Network (CGTN), Moscow residents praised China's long history, rich culture, modern development and its friendly people.

"China is magnificent and one of the world's oldest civilizations. I really love traveling there. For example, Shanghai is a historic city, and China is a country with a great history and good people. They've done a great job with their policies and have shown other countries how to develop their economies," said Konstantin, a dancer.

"Actually, I've been to China, to Guangzhou. I really liked it there — the laws, the whole country itself, the prices," said Khushalay Islam Ayobovich, a construction worker.

"China is a wealthy country with a rich culture and advanced technologies, so to speak. It is developing very rapidly in terms of energy, industry and education. I believe it is a very good partner for Russia overall," said Dalak Abdulmalik Salamanovich, a student.

Another student, Evelina, also expressed a favorable view.

"(I have) a good impression (of China) — beautiful culture, mentality and pleasant, friendly people," said Evelina.

On bilateral cooperation, Salamanovich pointed to the growing presence of Chinese products in Russia.

"At the very least, even right now, we can see that there are many Chinese cars in Russia, such as Haval, Omoda and Geely. There have also been many breakthroughs in tourism. We see many Chinese tourists in Russia, and many Russian tourists in China as well," he said.

Ayobovich emphasized the mutual benefits of cooperation.

"I think cooperating and being friends with China would be very good for both Russians and Chinese people. Prices, trade — all of that is beneficial. I've been there myself, so I know what good products they have. You can build trade and create a successful business there. I think our Commander-in-Chief, Vladimir Putin, is trying to make things good for Russians, and that's why cooperation will continue at the highest level, in my opinion," the construction worker said.

Knowledge sharing between the two countries is also an important consideration for residents.

"A lot of technologies are actually coming from China. This includes construction and waste processing. China shares its knowledge with us. Of course, we export many resources there, such as gas and oil," said Konstantin.

Russian residents share hopes for strengthened China-Russia cooperation