Zhao Houlin, former secretary-general of the International Telecommunication Union, told China Daily Website that fragmentation, digital divide and geopolitical issues remain challenges in cyberspace, and it's vital to build an open and inclusive platform. He noted that while countries differ in conditions, they share same development goals. China can share its development experiences with other developing countries to support innovative solutions.
The World Internet Conference (WIC) was established as an international organization on July 12, 2022, headquartered in Beijing, China. It was jointly initiated by Global System for Mobile Communication Association (GSMA), National Computer Network Emergency Response Technical Team/Coordination Center of China (CNCERT), China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC), Alibaba Group, Tencent, and Zhijiang Lab.