Zhai Mofan, a student from Hangzhou-based China Academy of Art, shares his opinions on online art in the post-pandemic era from the perspective of painting. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Zhai talked about online art in the post-pandemic era from the perspective of painting. He said that under the inspiration of the Belt and Road Initiative, artistic creation should be more people-oriented and employ technology with a positive and cautious attitude.

Zhou Shu, Secretary General of the BRLC and Director of the Foreign Affairs Office of the Hangzhou Municipal Government addresses the Belt and Road Youth Forum of the 2050 Conference. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Hangzhou has experienced the difficulties and challenges posed by the COVID-19 epidemic last year. However, the city has realized an upturn in its economy thanks to digital reform and smart governance as well as the hard work of all the citizens with young people the essential part, said Zhou Shu, Secretary General of the BRLC and Director of the Foreign Affairs Office of the Hangzhou Municipal Government.

As a famous historical and cultural city, a city of innovation and vitality, and a city of ecological civilization, Hangzhou is bound to become a "modern international metropolis with Chinese socialism characteristics" both digitally and physically, Zhou added.

The forum was a highlight of an annual event, the 2050 Conference, running from April 23 to 25, with a theme of "Tech Brings Youth Together", which provided a platform for young tech enthusiasts to communicate and brainstorm on technological innovations to make our daily life better.