LI: FOR A FAIRER SYSTEM OF GLOBAL INTERNET GOVERNANCE

BEIJING, NOVEMBER 3 /SRNA/ – China will promote the development of global internet governance towards a fairer and more reasonable system, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said in Wuzhen at the opening of the World Internet Conference summit.

In his opening address, Li said it was necessary to maintain open dialogue and improve the multilateral governance system.

"China will adhere to the principles of joint agreement, building and use, and encouraging development of global internet governance towards a fairer and more reasonable system," Li emphasized.

Li noted that the World Internet Conference has been held for 13 years and that, despite rapid technological development, one key question continues to occupy the attention of people across the Globe - how can the internet better serve humanity?

He recalled that Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed the concept of building a community with a shared future in cyberspace at the World Internet Conference in 2015, offering China's approach to addressing issues related to internet development and governance, China Media Group reported.

Li said that internet development is entering a new phase of intelligent transformation and systemic progress, and that greater emphasis should be placed on a people-centered value orientation.

He said it was necessary to work together to build a community with a shared future in cyberspace.

Li stressed that China would actively implement the Global Development Initiative, support countries of the Global South in building digital infrastructure, and strengthen their capabilities in digital technologies.