The just-concluded 8th Digital China Summit saw the signing of 455 digital economy projects with a total investment of 228 billion yuan (about 31.36 billion U.S. dollars).
These projects span across various domains including next-generation artificial intelligence, robotics, computing infrastructure, and internet medical service.
Highlighting China's strides in digital transformation and the expansion of its digital economy, the summit was held in Fuzhou, capital of east China's Fujian Province, and came to a successful conclusion on Sunday, attracting over 360,000 attendees and setting a new historical record, yielding fruitful results.
According to the summit's organizing committee, more than 40 sub-forums and dialogues were held. As the pivotal role of the summit, guests from the country's business community accounted for a remarkable 70 percent of the attendees.
Covering an area of 56,000 square meters, the summit's on-site experience area, which opened to the public from April 28 to May 4, featured four major thematic zones where more than 100 demonstrative activities were held for visitors to have a hands-on experience of the advancement in digital technology.
The debut rate of exhibits exceeded 65 percent, and a low-altitude economic zone was established for the first time ever during this year's summit.
8th Digital China Summit bears fruit
8th Digital China Summit bears fruit
The Iranian government is focusing on public concerns and maintaining stable supplies of essential goods amid recent protests, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in a televised interview on Sunday.
In the city of Karaj, northwest of the capital Tehran, daily life has largely continued as normal. A video filmed by a local resident on Sunday shows food stores open and grocery shelves fully stocked.
"This is the block near my home, and there are some food stores here. Daily life continues here. Last night we did not see many protests in Karaj. Right now the city is very safe. This is a grocery store close to my home. All the food is available; nothing is in shortage. Here are noodles and different types of beans. Here are dairy products, cheese, and yogurt. I also checked other grocery stores and didn't see any shortages. Everything is available," said local resident Ali Reza.
Iranian officials have described recent disturbances as acts orchestrated by the "enemy," including some carried out by well-trained and armed "terrorists." The incidents have caused casualties among security personnel and civilians, as well as property damage.
The Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani has directed authorities to severely punish the "terrorists."
Meanwhile, Iran's police chief Ahmad-Reza Radan said on Sunday that the police had raised alert levels and arrested several leaders of the troublemakers during the operations on Saturday.
President Pezeshkian noted in the interview that the normal demands of the Iranian people are reasonable and justified, but they must realize that triggering riots and carrying out terrorist acts are the enemy's attempts to undermine the country. He urged the public to remain vigilant.
Also on Sunday, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf warned that Tehran would regard U.S. and Israeli bases and facilities in the Middle East as "legitimate targets" if Washington takes military action against Iran. His remarks followed media reports saying U.S. President Donald Trump is "seriously considering authorizing a strike" against Iran.
Iranian state media reported that at least 109 members of Iran's security forces have been killed in clashes since the protests began 14 days ago. Meanwhile, human rights groups based outside the country said the number of protesters killed has exceeded 200, though the figure could not be independently verified.
The protests initially erupted over a sharp depreciation of the rial and sweeping subsidy reforms. Iranian authorities have blamed the unrest on foreign-linked agents and sanctions imposed by the United States.
Iranian president says government focusing on ensuring supplies amid protests
