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Second World Internet Conference concludes

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IANS Beijing
Last Updated : Dec 18 2015 | 4:13 PM IST

The Second World Internet Conference (WIC) closed on Friday after about 2,000 domestic and foreign participants discussed internet governance and cyberspace cooperation.

Lu Wei, head of the Cyberspace Administration of China, announced the conclusion of the three-day event in Wuzhen, southwest of Shanghai, Xinhua reported.

During the high-profile meeting, President Xi Jinping urged all countries to respect internet sovereignty, jointly safeguard cybersecurity, cooperate with an open mind, and improve internet governance together.

The WIC witnessed the signing of a series of cooperation deals between Chinese and overseas tech companies.

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First Published: Dec 18 2015 | 4:06 PM IST

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