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 o

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.