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title: "2026 World Internet Conference Digital Silk Road Development Forum Opens in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province"
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description: "The 2026 World Internet Conference Digital Silk Road Development Forum opened in Xi'an on July 22, featuring ~800 participants from over 50 countries. Key figures discussed AI governance, e-commerce, and digital health to strengthen Belt and Road cooperation. The event also released the 2026 Cultural Heritage Digitalization Case Collection and held capacity-building activities under the WIC Digital & AI Academy."
datetime: "2026-07-26T06:00:22.000Z"
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# 2026 World Internet Conference Digital Silk Road Development Forum Opens in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province

The Digital Silk Road Development Forum, part of the 2026 World Internet Conference, commenced on July 22 in Xi'an, China. The event, hosted by the WIC and arranged by the Shaanxi Provincial Government, aimed to promote innovation and collaboration in the digital realm. Key figures from various countries participated in discussing strategies for advancing connectivity and digital infrastructure. The forum highlighted the importance of international cooperation and information exchange to drive progress, with over 500 attendees and 50 speakers contributing to the discussions. This platform served as a significant avenue for exploring opportunities in digital development and fostering partnerships to enhance the global digital landscape.

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