Beijing – November 04, 2026 -- The World Internet Conference (WIC) Distinguished Contribution Award went to two individuals and 15 enterprises at the opening ceremony of the 2026 WIC Wuzhen Summit, and several winners named open source and openness as the basis of their growth. The award recognizes contributions to global internet-related fields since its inception in 2024.
Zelos reaches 300 Chinese cities and more than 20 countries and regions in five years
Zelos, which builds autonomous-driving unmanned logistics vehicles, says it has expanded to more than 300 cities in China and over 20 countries and regions since its debut five years ago. Founder and CEO Kong Qi said open source and openness "lower the barrier to innovation." According to the report, the technology is helping upgrade urban freight road networks, cutting costs and raising efficiency.
OceanBase has released more than 5 million lines of code since 2021
OceanBase, a database company incubated by Ant Group, won in the Growth Potential category. It has open-sourced its code since 2021 and has released more than 5 million lines to date. Nearly 200,000 business and application systems run on its database, spanning financial business and key projects tied to people's livelihoods.
CEO Evan Yang said openness goes beyond visible or free code. In his view, it lets basic software collaborate and builds a mutually reinforcing ecosystem.
Siemens opens six embodied AI scenarios at its Chinese factory
At the just-concluded China International Industry Fair, Siemens announced the launch of six embodied AI application scenarios at its Chinese factory, offered to innovation enterprises. The companies can test and verify their ideas and solutions on site, which helps iterate the technology.
Jin Yun, head of marketing and communications at Siemens China, said joint contribution and shared benefits have become an industry consensus. She said Siemens recognized before the AI wave that the open ecosystem was unstoppable. Siemens has operated in China since 1872, and Jin said China has become a source of innovation, with some domestic products now reaching overseas markets.