The 2026 Zhongguancun Forum (ZGC Forum) Annual Conference opened in Beijing on Wednesday, under the theme of "Full Integration Between Technological and Industrial Innovation."

Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang delivered a speech at the opening ceremony, reaffirming China's commitment to deepening high-standard opening-up and pursuing all-win cooperation with other countries in its scientific and technological development.

"Scientific and technological advancement is a global and contemporary issue. Opening-up and cooperation is the only right way forward. We should join hands to tear down the barriers that restrict the flow of innovation factors such as knowledge, technology, human resources and capital, and foster an open, fair, equitable and non-discriminatory environment for international scientific and technological development," Ding said.

This year's ZGC Forum Annual Conference will run through Sunday.

More than 1,000 guests from over 100 countries and regions are expected to participate in the conference, which features more than 100 events.

Founded in 2007, the Zhongguancun Forum has evolved into a global, comprehensive open and high-level international event for enhancing global innovation in science and technology.