Guangdong province, a key player in China’s internet industry, is gearing up to boost the development of crucial technologies in cybersecurity, with a focus on next-generation information technology and artificial intelligence, according to a senior official.
“We must enhance our technological capabilities to protect cybersecurity and help in constructing a strong and secure cyber society,” said Huang Kunming, Party chief of Guangdong, during the opening ceremony of China Cybersecurity Week in Guangzhou’s Nansha district.
Huang stressed the significance of cyber content management, calling for efforts to combat online misinformation, cyberbullying, and other digital threats to create a safer and more dynamic online environment. He also underscored the need to prioritize personal information security and aggressively combat cybercrime.
China is aiming to bolster its cybersecurity infrastructure and oversight systems, particularly in relation to artificial intelligence, following a resolution by the Communist Party of China Central Committee in July, which called for comprehensive reform to propel Chinese modernization.
Zhuang Rongwen, head of the Cyberspace Administration of China, emphasized the importance of safeguarding critical information infrastructure and enhancing data security while promoting innovation in new technologies and applications.
China Cybersecurity Week, observed nationwide with Guangzhou as the main venue, will see participation from cities in the Greater Bay Area and, for the first time, delegations from Hong Kong and Macao. The week’s activities will include forums and events aimed at raising public awareness about cybersecurity.
Prior to the week’s events, a cybersecurity expo was held in Guangzhou on Saturday, showcasing advancements in technology, industry development, and public education. Companies from the Greater Bay Area presented their achievements, such as China Southern Power Grid Group’s “Fei Yun” robot dog, which features advanced technologies for intelligent device inspections. The robot, deployed at a 220-kilovolt power station, has reduced manual inspections by more than 80 percent, according to the company.