China's Li delivered the keynote at the opening of the 2026 World Internet
Conference Wuzhen Summit, outlining digital policy priorities. He said China
will pursue open innovation—promoting technology transfer and knowledge
sharing—and work with other countries to build an open, inclusive digital
innovation ecosystem. He called for a 'trusted and controllable' digital
security framework, pledged to respect other countries' legitimate cybersecurity
concerns, cooperate on security challenges and oppose the construction of a
'digital iron curtain'. He also pledged to help Global South countries build
digital infrastructure and upgrade digital capabilities under the Global
Development Initiative, and to advance multilateral, consultative internet
governance based on co-construction and shared benefits.
