The 2025 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit, held in Zhejiang province, brought together global leaders, experts, and tech executives to discuss the future of digital intelligence. With the theme ‘Forging an Open, Cooperative, Secure, and Inclusive Future of Digital Intelligence,’ the summit emphasized the need for joint efforts to build a shared digital future. Li Shulei, a senior official of the Communist Party of China, highlighted the importance of inclusive development, digital infrastructure, and the widespread adoption of digital technologies. He called for enhancing global digital literacy and bridging the digital divide to ensure that the benefits of digital development are shared worldwide. Wang Hao, Party secretary of Zhejiang, noted the province’s progress in integrating the digital economy with the real economy, with the digital economy accounting for over 50% of its GDP in 2024. Daren Tang, Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization, praised China’s entry into the top 10 of the Global Innovation Index, attributing it to the robust digital economy. The summit also addressed the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in driving the digital economy. Wu Yongming, CEO of Alibaba Group, emphasized the company’s commitment to open-source AI models and the importance of technological inclusiveness. Liu Qiangdong, founder of JD.com, discussed the transformative potential of AI and robotics in reducing logistics costs and creating new job opportunities. The summit concluded with a call for global collaboration to harness the power of digital technologies for the benefit of all.