800 Delegates from 52 Nations Convene for Digital Silk Road Discussions

Around 800 participants representing 52 countries and regions, together with seven international organisations, gathered in Xi’an for the Digital Silk Road Development Forum, part of the World Internet Conference 2026. The third straight year of the forum focused on exchanging information across the Silk Road and advancing a shared digital future. Sessions covered Silk Road e‑commerce cooperation, joint development of intelligent agents, safeguarding cultural heritage through digital means, and the rise of smart health technologies.