
The conversation around AI moved from theory to practice in Xi'an, Northwest China's Shaanxi province, on Tuesday.
As one of the capacity-building programs under the 2026 World Internet Conference Digital Silk Road Development Forum, the Capacity Building on AI-Driven Digital Trade event has gathered officials and industry leaders from various developing countries.
Focusing on global governance, government regulation and industry practice, the program explored major issues in AI-driven digital trade, including inclusiveness, regulatory compliance and real-world applications.

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.