The venue of the 2024 Yangtze River Delta Digital Development Conference. [Provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
This year marks the 30th anniversary of China's full access to the global internet and the beginning of the "next decade" for the World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit.
As one of the featured events held in Wuzhen, Zhejiang province, the permanent venue for the summit, the 2024 Yangtze River Delta Digital Development Conference took place on Nov 21.
In his speech at the conference, Hu Wei, vice-governor of Zhejiang province, said: "As an important participant and active promoter of Yangtze River Delta integration, Zhejiang has always been committed to leveraging digitalization to enhance the region's high-quality integration...Together, we aim to energize the digital economy, improve digital governance, optimize the digital social environment, and strengthen digital security."
The venue of the 2024 Yangtze River Delta Digital Development Conference. [Provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
During the event, the Digital Yangtze River Delta Development Report (2024) and innovations in AI-driven applications were unveiled. Supporting activities included a digital technology exhibition and interactive showcases, highlighting the region's innovation and cooperation in the digital economy.
The report revealed that in 2023, the value of the Yangtze River Delta's digital economy exceeded 12 trillion yuan, representing over 40 percent of the regional GDP and about 30 percent of the national digital economy. The conference also focused on areas such as computing infrastructure, artificial intelligence, smart vehicles, low-altitude economies, and digital rural initiatives. Five industry research tracks were launched, alongside interactive displays of cutting-edge digital products such as AI large-scale models, humanoid robots, smart health diagnostics, and audiovisual walls, providing attendees with an immersive experience of the latest advancements in digital technology.
