World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit opens in China

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World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit opens in China

2024-11-20 13:32 Last Updated At：19:07

The 2024 World Internet Conference(WIC) opened on Wednesday in east China's Wuzhen Town of Zhejiang Province.

Themed with "Embracing a people-centered and all-for-good digital future--building a community with a shared future in cyberspace," this year's Wuzhen Summit will run through Nov 22. The summit will host 24 sub-forums focusing on global development initiatives, digital economy, innovation and governance of artificial intelligence(AI).

Amid mounting global concerns about AI development and governance, a special AI section has been added to sub-forums this year. Discussion will revolve around topics such as AI tech innovation and governance and AI empowering new quality productive forces, aiming to establish a platform for global cooperation and deepen global governance in AI.

Additionally, a professional committee for AI has been set up and the committee will work as the first professional and regular branch of the WIC to build an international platform for AI exchange and cooperation.

Meanwhile, the summit has initiated a WIC think tank cooperation plan, with approximately 60 global high-end international think tanks expected to participate.

This year, the WIC for the first time introduced the Distinguished Contribution Award to recognize individuals and enterprises who have made outstanding contribution in global internent.

As an important event of the WIC, the Light of the Internet Expo this year highlights AI-themed products.

So far, a total of 665 domestic and international exhibitors have participated in the expo through both online and offline channels, showcasing cutting-edge technologies and the latest applications in fields such as AI algorithms, intelligent connected vehicles, and the low-altitude economy.

During the event, more than 100 launching ceremonies of new products and technologies are scheduled, marking the highest number in the expo's history. Since 2014, the Wuzhen Summit has been successfully held for ten consecutive years. Currently, the WIC includes about 170 institutions, organizations, companies, and individuals from over 30 countries and regions across six continents as its members.

Chinese, Pakistani militaries to hold joint anti-terrorism exercise

2024-11-20 17:23 Last Updated At：17:37

The Western Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army have sent troops to Pakistan to participate in a joint anti-terrorism exercise from late November to mid-December.

Coded "Warrior-VIII," the exercise will focus on joint counter-terrorism clean-up and strike operations.

This year's exercise is the eighth joint exercise of the series between the Chinese and Pakistani militaries, with the aim to consolidate and deepen practical exchanges and cooperation, as well as enhance the capability for conducting joint counter-terrorism operations.

The final group of Chinese troops participating in the exercise arrived in Pakistan via air delivery on Monday, marking that all the participating troops now are at the designated area.

"By taking advantage of the opportunity of joint air delivery, we carried out specialized intensive training of the troops, focusing on improving their joint delivery capabilities including refined measurement, containerized loading and formation under combat conditions," said Zhu Zhenlong, a military official engaged in the exercise.

More than 300 Chinese troops are taking part in the exercise. The two sides will engage in multi-level and mixed training across various specialties, and organize live troop drills in accordance with the actual combat process.

"This joint exercise exemplifies the strong trust and deep friendship between the two countries and their militaries. We will focus on the theme of joint anti-terrorism and continue to deepen exchanges with the Pakistani side in this field. We will work with the Pakistani military to analyze new trends and characteristics of terrorism and develop effective countermeasures," said Deng Yajun, a military official engaged in the exercise.