High-tech fair to strengthen trade ties

China's further development of artificial intelligence, the internet of things and other advanced technologies will help other developing countries to achieve economic transformation and upgrade, according to participants of the China Hi-Tech Fair 2018.

Known as one of the country's largest and most influential technology festivals, the ongoing CHTF kicked off in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, on Wednesday.

With a total exhibition area of 140,000 square meters, this year's fair has attracted 3,356 exhibitors from 41 countries and regions, and international organizations from around the world, including 36 economies involved in the Belt and Road Initiative.