China, neighbors to boost telecom infrastructure

China, Thailand, Laos and other countries and regions involved in the Belt and Road Initiative on Sunday underlined the need for sustained efforts to expand broadband access and improve the quality of telecommunication infrastructure.

They also agreed to step up efforts toward building an interconnected Digital Silk road as part of the Belt and Road digital economy international cooperation initiative.

The digital initiative was unveiled at the 4th World Internet Conference in Wuzhen, Zhejiang province, which opened on Sunday and will close on Tuesday.