China holds summit to boost digital development

Li Shulei, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and head of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, delivers a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the 6th Digital China Summit in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, April 27, 2023. The 6th Digital China Summit opened here on Thursday. (Xinhua/Shen Hong)

FUZHOU, April 27 (Xinhua) -- The 6th Digital China Summit opened on Thursday in the city of Fuzhou in east China's Fujian Province.

Li Shulei, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and head of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, delivered a keynote speech at the opening ceremony.

Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference Leung Chun-ying also attended the event.

The two-day summit focuses on showcasing the latest achievements of the Digital China initiative, and on sharing experience in digital development.

Participants have the opportunity to witness remarkable progress in areas such as digital infrastructure, the digital economy and digital society at an exhibition dedicated to digital development.

A digital product expo, a digital innovation competition and a series of forums are also set be held during the event.

The summit is co-sponsored by the Cyberspace Administration of China, the National Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Science and Technology, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council, and the People's Government of Fujian Province.

Participants listen to a speech during the opening ceremony of the 6th Digital China Summit in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, April 27, 2023. The 6th Digital China Summit opened on Thursday in the city of Fuzhou. The two-day summit focuses on showcasing the latest achievements of the Digital China initiative, and on sharing experience in digital development. (Xinhua/Jiang Kehong)

UN Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs Li Junhua delivers a video address at the opening ceremony of the 6th Digital China Summit in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, April 27, 2023. The 6th Digital China Summit opened on Thursday in the city of Fuzhou. The two-day summit focuses on showcasing the latest achievements of the Digital China initiative, and on sharing experience in digital development. (Xinhua/Jiang Kehong)

Guests attend the opening ceremony of the 6th Digital China Summit in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, April 27, 2023. The 6th Digital China Summit opened on Thursday in the city of Fuzhou. The two-day summit focuses on showcasing the latest achievements of the Digital China initiative, and on sharing experience in digital development. (Xinhua/Jiang Kehong)

This photo taken on April 27, 2023 shows the opening ceremony of the 6th Digital China Summit in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province. The 6th Digital China Summit opened on Thursday in the city of Fuzhou. The two-day summit focuses on showcasing the latest achievements of the Digital China initiative, and on sharing experience in digital development. (Xinhua/Jiang Kehong)