The 1st Digital China Summit was heldin Fuzhou, capital of China's eastern Fujian province from April 22-24 in 2018. The summit, attended by 293 companies, demonstrated the latest developments in the country's e-governance and digital economy.

During the event, more than 400 projects were presented, with total investments of 360 billion yuan ($56.9 billion), and 29 project agreements signed.

By the end of 2020, China had 989 million internet users, according to figures released by China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC). The CPC Central Committee and the State Council both attach great importance to the construction of Digital China.

With four consecutive sessions successfully held in Fujian province, the summit has become an important platform for the construction and development of Digital China, and has produced positive effects of displaying digital innovations, communicating and implementing digital projects, and developing digital industries.