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| World Internet Conference 世界互联网大会 | |
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| Status | Active |
| Locations | Wuzhen, Zhejiang |
| Country | China |
| Inaugurated | November 19, 2014 |
| Organized by | Cyberspace Administration of China Zhejiang Provincial People's Government |
| Website | www |
| World Internet Conference | |||||||
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| Simplified Chinese | 世界互联网大会 | ||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 世界互聯網大會 | ||||||
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| Wuzhen Summit | |||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 乌镇峰会 | ||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 烏鎮峰會 | ||||||
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The World Internet Conference (WIC), also known as the Wuzhen Summit, is an annual international conference on global Internet technology development, innovation, issues, and policies.[1] It is held in Wuzhen, Zhejiang, China. First held in 2014, the conference is jointly hosted by the Cyberspace Administration of China and the Zhejiang Provincial People's Government.[2]
The inaugural World Internet Conference took place from November 19 to 21, 2014, with the topic "Connectivity, Sharing and Governance". Li Keqiang, the Premier of the State Council, engaged with Chinese and foreign delegates at the conference.[3][4]
At the first World Internet Conference in 2014, an unknown party distributed a draft joint statement affirming the right of individual nations to develop, use, and govern the Internet, a concept Chinese Communist Party (CCP) general secretary and paramount leader Xi Jinping calls cyber sovereignty.[5] Attendees received a draft of the statement overnight, slid under their hotel doors. As some objected to the statement, the organizers made no mention of it in the conference's final day.[6]
The second World Internet Conference in 2015 was attended by notable figures including co-founder of Alibaba Group Jack Ma, Chinese leader Xi Jinping, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev and the prime ministers of Pakistan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan.[7] Xi promoted his concept of "Internet sovereignty", urging the world to "respect each country's Internet sovereignty, respect each country's right to choose their own development path and management model of the internet". Xi's speech was praised by Ma.[7] The official Chinese media commented that Xi Jinping's speech showed China was bullish on Internet growth and China would build a "Digital Silk Road for Win-Win Cooperation-Information Infrastructure Partnership".[8]
The second World Internet Conference released the Wuzhen Initiative (Chinese: 乌镇倡议; pinyin: Wūzhèn Chàngyì), which calls on all countries to promote Internet development, foster cultural diversity in cyber space, share the fruits of Internet development, ensure peace and security in cyber space, and improve global Internet governance.[9] During the Conference a high-level advisory council (HAC for short) for the WIC's organizing committee secretariat was established, and the Wuzhen Initiative was proposed.[10][11] The initiative was released with the conference.[9] The Wuzhen Initiative includes specifically mentions the Internet needs and online protection of teenagers. The ultimate goal of the Initiative is to build a common spiritual homeland for all people on this planet.[12] Fadi Chehadé, the president of ICANN, thinks the Wuzhen Initiative is a good step in stimulating technological innovation and new approaches to innovate and govern the Internet.[13]
The 2015 World Internet Conference organizers denied entry to reporters for certain U.S. media outlets, such as The New York Times.[1][14] In response, Reporters Without Borders called for a boycott of the 2015 World Internet Conference.[15] The event was criticized by Amnesty International, which called on technology companies to boycott the conference; it urged tech firms to reject China's position, calling it an attempt to promote censorship (on fake news).[16]
In December 2015, Fadi Chehadé announced that, after he leaves his post as ICANN CEO in March 2016, he will become co-chair of a newly formed advisory committee to the World Internet Conference. The first meeting of the committee will take place in mid-2016.[17]
The 3rd World Internet Conference occurred from November 16 to 18, 2016, under the theme "Innovation-driven Internet Development for the Benefit of All - Building a Community of Common Future in Cyberspace."[18][19] Former Australian prime minister Bob Hawke, participated in the conference.[20][21][22]
In December 2017, the 4th annual conference was held in China. Apple Inc.'s Tim Cook and Google's Sundar Pichai made their first appearances at Wuzhen Summit.[23] Pu Meng, Chairman of Qualcomm China, gave a keynote speech about advances of 5G and AI.[24][25][26]
In November 2018, Xinhua's World first artificial intelligence (AI) anchor makes debut at the 5th annual conference that opens in China.[27]
The 6th edition of the World Internet Conference was held on October 20–21, 2019, with the theme of "Joining Hands in Constructing a Community of Shared Future in Cyberspace".[28]
The 7th World Internet Conference was not conducted in 2020 due to the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic and was substituted by the World Internet Conference-Internet Development Forum,[29] scheduled to take place in Wuzhen, Zhejiang Province, from November 23 to 24.[30][31]
The 8th World Internet Conference occurred in Wuzhen, Zhejiang Province, from September 26 to 28, 2021, under the subject "Towards a New Era of Digital Civilization—Building a Community of Destiny in Cyberspace Together." The conference was conducted in a hybrid format, featuring both in-person and virtual components. A live venue was established in Wuzhen for various activities, and some distinguished people were asked to attend online.[32][33]
The World Internet Conference's worldwide organization was created on July 12, 2022, and the Wuzhen Summit of the 2022 World Internet Conference commenced on November 9, 2022, in Wuzhen, Zhejiang Province.[34]
The World Internet Conference commenced on November 8, 2023, in Wuzhen, Zhejiang Province. The conference centers on the regulation of artificial intelligence.[35][36]
On November 22, 2024, the Wuzhen Summit of the World Internet Conference 2024, entitled "Embracing a People-centered and AI-for-good Digital Future—Building a Community with a Shared Future in Cyberspace," finished its proceedings.[37][38]
The 2025 World Internet Conference opened in Wuzhen, Zhejiang Province, on November 7, 2025.[39] Li Shulei, a member of the Politburo of the Chinese Communist Party and minister of the Publicity Department of the Chinese Communist Party, attended the opening ceremony and delivered a keynote speech.[40][41] The summit's theme was "Jointly Building an Open, Cooperative, Secure, and Inclusive Digital and Intelligent Future—Working Together to Build a Community with a Shared Future in Cyberspace."[42][43]
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The World Internet Conference (WIC), also known as the Wuzhen Summit, is an annual international conference on global Internet technology development, innovation, issues, and policies. It is held in Wuzhen, Zhejiang, China. First held in 2014, the conference is jointly hosted by the Cyberspace Administration of China and the Zhejiang Provincial People's Government.
World Conference may refer to: Mennonite World Conference, a global community of Anabaptist churches Pentecostal World Conference, a global fellowship of Pentecostal believers and denominations World Canals Conference, an annual conference about canals and other waterways worldwide established 1988 World Climate Conference, a series of international meetings organized by the World Meteorological Organization World Conference (Community of Christ), the highest legislative body in the Community of Christ World Conference (World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts) World Conference against Racism, a series of meetings established in 1978, convened by UNESCO World Conference of Religions for Peace World Conference on Breeding Endangered Species in Captivity as an Aid to their Survival World Conference on Disaster Reduction, a 2005 meeting convened by the United Nations World Conference on Human Rights, a 1993 meeting convened by the United Nations World Conference on Women (disambiguation), a series of meetings established 1975, convened by the United Nations World Food Conference, a 1974 meeting convened by the United Nations World Internet Conference World Radiocommunication Conference, to review and revise radio regulations World Religions Conference World Sanskrit Conference World Scout Conference, the governing body of the World Organization of the Scout Movement World Telugu Conference World Unity Conference
Wuzhen (Chinese: 乌镇; pinyin: Wūzhèn, Wu: Whu-tsen lit. "Wu Town") is a historic scenic town, part of Tongxiang, located in the north of Zhejiang Province, China. It was primarily built in the 7th century during the Tang dynasty. It lies within the triangle formed by Hangzhou, Suzhou and Shanghai. Covering an area of 71.19 km2 (27.49 sq mi), Wuzhen has a total population of 60,000, of which 12,000 are permanent residents. Wuzhen has been the permanent host place of the annual World Internet Conference, an international Internet conference held in China, since 2014.
Diane Wang is a Chinese businesswoman who is the founder and current CEO of DHgate.com. She is also the founder of women’s empowerment community The Inner Mountain Foundation, founder of the international women’s entrepreneurship community APEC Women Connect, a Chinese representative on the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Business Advisory Council (ABAC), a Chinese representative at the G20 Business Summit (B20), and a Chinese national chapter member of BRICS Women's Business Alliance. In 2018, she was appointed to the High-Level Advisory Council of the World Internet Conference.
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