ENHANCED CYBER SECURITY
Security is a prerequisite for Internet development, and development will also safeguard Internet security, Xi said, calling for coordinated development of cyberspace security and informatization
Stressing a correct outlook on cybersecurity, Xi urged accelerated development of a system to protect key information infrastructure and ensure online security.
Internet defense capabilities should be enhanced, Xi said, adding that securing the online environment is the shared responsibility of all stakeholders including the government, enterprises, social organizations and netizens.
BREAKTHROUGHS IN CORE TECHNOLOGIES
During his speech, Xi also called on the industry to achieve more breakthroughs in core Internet technologies.
"More human, material and financial resources should be invested in the research and development of core and strategically important technologies," the president said.
He called on entrepreneurs, scholars, scientists and technicians in the industry to work together toward the goal.
"New technology is the achievement of civilization and we will never resist its development as long as it helps improve productivity and the people's lives," Xi said.
DEVELOPMENT OF INTERNET ENTERPRISES
Xi called for in-depth integration of the Internet and real economy, so that the Internet could propel innovation, economic restructuring, and shift in the mode of economic development.
Xi also stressed accelerating popularization of information services to offer the general public accessible, affordable and quality services.
Chinese Internet enterprises have made significant contributions to realizing the stable growth of the country's economy, stimulating employment as well as improving people's livelihood, said Xi.
Those enterprises have grown stronger, gained international influence and made a greater contribution to China and Chinese people, which is an honor of the country, said Xi.
Internet enterprises should be encouraged to innovate core technologies, participate in international competition and expand their businesses to overseas market, the president said.
Xi urged the authorities to create a favorable environment for the development of the companies as well as speed up legislation on the Internet and enhance supervision over cyberspace to deal with cyber risks.
"We welcomes foreign Internet enterprises coming to China as long as they abide by Chinese laws and regulations," said Xi.
Xi also stressed the importance of talents in developing the Internet, calling on authorities at all levels to attract and keep talents.
A talent system with global competitiveness should be established, said Xi, adding all talents are welcome to China, no matter where are they from.
Senior leaders Li Keqiang and Liu Yunshan, who are both deputy heads of the central Internet security and informatization leading group, also attended the symposium.
