Visitors read the introduction of China's internet development history during the 2024 China Internet Conference at the China National Convention Center in Beijing, July 9, 2024. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
The 2024 (23rd) China Internet Conference opened at the China National Convention Center in Beijing on Tuesday.
The three-day event featured a comprehensive program including conferences, exhibitions, competitions and special activities, covering topics such as artificial intelligence, industrial internet, data elements, computing power, digital governance and data security.
Industry experts, executives and government officials gathered at the conference to reflect on China's Internet achievements over the past three decades since its connection to the global network, and to discuss the future of the internet industry.
Visitors are interested in AI glasses during the 2024 China Internet Conference at the China National Convention Center in Beijing, July 9, 2024. [Photo by Ma Qing/chinadaily.com.cn]
A staff member demonstrates how to borrow a power bank by scanning her hand at the 2024 China Internet Conference in Beijing, July 9, 2024. [Photo by Ma Qing/chinadaily.com.cn]
Visitors learn about a humanoid robot at the 2024 China Internet Conference in Beijing, July 9, 2024. [Photo by Ma Qing/chinadaily.com.cn]
Visitors try out AI-generated music for phone calls at the 2024 China Internet Conference in Beijing, July 9, 2024. [Photo by Ma Qing/chinadaily.com.cn]
China Unicom's booth at the 2024 China Internet Conference in Beijing, July 9, 2024. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
A special panel discussion to celebrate the 30th anniversary of China's connection to the international network held during the opening ceremony of the 2024 China Internet Conference in Beijing, July 9, 2024. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
