Chinese Premier Li Qiang Addresses World Internet Conference in Wuzhen
Premier Li Qiang highlights the importance of a human-centered internet at the World Internet Conference in Wuzhen, China.
Wuzhen, November 3 (Daily Kiran) : Chinese Premier Li Qiang delivered a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Internet Conference in Wuzhen, Zhejiang province, on November 3. He emphasized that this conference has been a platform for discussions for 13 consecutive years. Despite rapid technological advancements, a core concern remains: how the internet can better serve humanity.
In his address, Li shared three key thoughts. First, he noted that internet development is undergoing intelligent transformation and systemic leaps. Technologies like the internet and artificial intelligence are increasingly integrating, serving not just as infrastructure but as a new lifestyle. They act as more than mere technical tools; they drive industrial change and empower intelligent production, significantly impacting economic and social development.
Second, he stressed the need for a human-centered value orientation in internet development. The ultimate goal should be to promote comprehensive human development. Li advocated for building a community with a shared future in cyberspace, aiming for internet-related technologies to enhance human capabilities, expand choices, highlight human values, and improve well-being. He warned against allowing technology to dominate humanity or exacerbate divisions in human development.
Lastly, Li called for collaboration in constructing a community with a shared future in cyberspace. He affirmed that technological empowerment should continue to create new opportunities for development. China will persist in its open-door policy, fostering technology transfer and knowledge sharing, and working with all countries to build an open, inclusive, and vibrant digital innovation ecosystem.
The opening ceremony was also attended by Spain’s Deputy Prime Minister Nadia Calviño, among other dignitaries. Approximately 1,800 participants, including government officials from various countries, leaders from international organizations like the United Nations, representatives from global internet enterprises, and experts, were present at the event.
