In pics: 2023 China Internet Conference in Beijing

Wu Hequan, an academician with the Chinese Academy of Engineering, delivers a speech at 2023 China Internet Conference in Beijing, capital of China, July 18, 2023. The conference is held from July 18 to 20 in Beijing. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

People visit an exhibition on digital technologies at 2023 China Internet Conference in Beijing, capital of China, July 18, 2023. The conference is held from July 18 to 20 in Beijing. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

People learn about reading with the metaverse technologies at an exhibition booth at 2023 China Internet Conference in Beijing, capital of China, July 18, 2023. The conference is held from July 18 to 20 in Beijing. (Xinhua/Li Xin)