Technology companies gathered in Hangzhou on Nov 5 for an event on innovation and new quality productive forces, held as part of the eighth World Zhejiang Entrepreneurs Convention.

Roundtable discussions explored innovation by Zhejiang technology companies and global strategies for emerging entrepreneurs. Representatives shared experience in achieving technological breakthroughs, bringing research into commercial use, and entering overseas markets.

The companies also issued a joint appeal for responsible innovation. They called for technology to serve human development, ethical safeguards supported by industry self-discipline, and broader access to the benefits of AI.

The appeal emphasized narrowing the digital divide, strengthening open cooperation, and taking a long-term approach to technological change.