The China International Big Data Industry Expo 2024 opened Wednesday in Guiyang, capital of southwest China's Guizhou Province.
Under the theme "Smart digital technology shapes thriving digital economy," this year's event features a "business-focused" concept.
With an exhibition area of 60,000 square meters, the expo brings together 337 domestic companies and 77 international exhibitors from over 10 countries and regions.
The three-day expo has also planned 25 industry exchange activities and several targeted matchmaking events, offering a robust platform for business collaboration and technological advancement.
Int'l Big Data Industry Expo opens in southwest China
China's top political advisor Wang Huning on Friday urged political advisors to intensify research and consultation to offer valuable suggestions for advancing the cause of people with disabilities.
Wang, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), made these remarks while presiding over a biweekly consultation session of the national committee.
Wang underlined that ensuring a happy and fulfilling life for people with disabilities is an essential requirement for promoting Chinese modernization.
He called upon political advisors to focus on the new situations and challenges in advancing the cause for such individuals while urging more targeted and practical proposals based on thorough investigations and research.
Democratic oversight should be strengthened to ensure the effective implementation of policies supporting those with disabilities, Wang noted.
Several national political advisors also made their remarks during the session. They called for efforts to create unobstructed career development pathways for people with disabilities, advance research and application of assistive technologies, and enhance the quality of public services to continuously improve their quality of life.
China's top political advisor stresses boosting services for people with disabilities
