SCIO briefing on the sixth World Internet Conference
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CCTV:
As stated, the theme of the sixth WIC is "Intelligent Interconnection for Openness and Cooperation: Building a Community with a Shared Future in Cyberspace." Mr. Liu, could you tell us why this theme was chosen? Thank you.
Liu Liehong:
Thank you for your question, and thanks for the interest of other media friends. I would also like to thank CCTV for your continuous attention to and support for the WIC. The WIC has been successfully held for five sessions since 2014. The "four principles" and "five proposals" put forward by General Secretary Xi Jinping have been widely recognized by the international community. The concept of building a community with a shared future in cyberspace has gained increasing popularity, and has helped contribute Chinese wisdom and solutions to global internet governance.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the birth of the internet and the 25th anniversary of China's full access to the worldwide web. The world today is undergoing a wider and deeper technological revolution and industrial transformation. Facing unprecedented opportunities and challenges, we need to build a community with a shared future in cyberspace. Following the trend of the times and upholding openness, equality, mutual trust and mutual benefit, the WIC thus chose to adopt the theme of "Intelligent Interconnection for Openness and Cooperation: Building a Community with a Shared Future in Cyberspace." It not only responds to international concern for artificial intelligence, 5G, financial technology, industrial internet and other technological and industrial trends, but also shows the good will for openness and cooperation. This theme will make the conference more comprehensive and in-depth, and help build a strong consensus in the international community, allowing the internet to benefit people all over the world in a better way. Thank you.
CRI:
As mentioned just now, the WIC has been successfully held for five sessions. What influence has it brought to Zhejiang province? Thank you.
Zhu Guoxian:
With five sessions successfully held since 2014, the WIC has gained increasing popularity and influence. Guests from more than 100 countries and regions attend the conference every year. The participants include important government members of other countries, heads of international organizations, as well as leading figures, experts and scholars, and heads of well-known internet companies in China and abroad. The WIC is playing an increasingly important role in promoting economic development, technological progress, better network governance and cultural exchanges.
It is fair to say that the influence of the WIC on Zhejiang is comprehensive, deep and groundbreaking. As I said just now, you have seen the growth of the WIC, and the gratifying changes it has brought. In my view, it covers the following aspects:
First, it shows a new image of Zhejiang. The changes in Wuzhen over the past five years are an important epitome of the high-quality development of the province. The WIC helps the world to know more about building a beautiful Zhejiang. Second, it offers new opportunities. The WIC has brought along new ideas, new thinking patterns and new achievements to help Zhejiang with its internet development and promotion of a digital economy, and added new drivers to the province's economic and social development. Zhejiang is implementing a five-year plan to double the growth of its digital economy and build itself into a national demonstration province in this regard. The core industries of the digital economy are developing rapidly. In 2018, Zhejiang's digital economic aggregate reached 2.33 trillion yuan, up 19.26% year-on-year, ranking fourth nationally in both the total number and the growth rate. Third, it has helped create new areas of cooperation. More and more internet companies are choosing to invest in Wuzhen and Zhejiang after the town became the permanent host of the WIC. During last year's WIC, over 20 contracts worth more than 30 billion yuan were signed across Zhejiang. In recent years, more and more internet companies and projects have settled in Zhejiang. I would like to welcome media friends here and your colleagues to experience the new atmosphere and changes in Zhejiang. Thank you.
China Arab TV:
There is about a month to go before the start of the conference. May I ask Mr. Liu, which important enterprises and important personnel will be taking part in this year's conference? Thank you.
Liu Liehong:
The WIC is a grand event for the global internet industry and has been receiving attention from everyone. Regarding the invited guests, we have always adhered to an open attitude. We welcome representatives from governments, industries, and research institutes to gather in Wuzhen, where they can exchange ideas, promote consensus, and contribute wisdom and strength to the development of the global internet.
Since the work began for issuing invitations for this year's conference, it received great attention and positive responses from all over the world. Currently, a number of important guests have confirmed their participation. They are from more than 70 countries and regions, including representatives from world-renowned companies such as Microsoft, Qualcomm, Cisco, Apple, Intel, Amazon, Kaspersky, SAP, Ericsson, Nokia, Samsung Electronics and Siemens, as well as from Chinese companies with international influence such as Alibaba, Tencent and Huawei, plus a number of central state-owned enterprises. At the same time, there will be a number of internet pioneers and Internet Hall of Fame inductees, Nobel Prize winners, Turing Award winners and other internationally renowned academic representatives as well as a number of high-level representatives of foreign governments and international organizations. Thank you.
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