On the morning of May 28, 2025, the 4th Session of the 16th Xihu District People's Congress officially opened. Delegates from across the district gathered at the cultural and sports center to hear the report on the work of the government delivered by Zhou Yang, Chief Executive of the District Government. Han Sheng, a deputy of the Xihu District People's Congress and the founder and CEO of QuVideo, attended the meeting.
In the report, Zhou Yang reviewed the government's major work since 2024. She said: "2024 was a critical year for achieving the goals of the 14th Five-Year Plan and the starting point for Xihu's economy to reach the new milestone of 200 billion RMB. Guided by Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era and under the strong leadership of the Municipal and District Committees, we focused on district-wide innovation, highlighted the prominence of science and education, enhanced recognition of cultural and creative industries in going global, empowered a vibrant urban economy, and ensured high-quality development that meets the expectations of our citizens."
Since the beginning of 2025, Xihu District has made concerted efforts to boost the economy and promote development, introducing a first-quarter "good start" policy alongside initiatives supporting artificial intelligence and other key industries. In the report on the work of the government, technological innovation and the integrated development of the digital and real economies were highlighted as key priorities. As a tech internet enterprise that has grown in Xihu, QuVideo has witnessed firsthand the district's momentum in embracing innovation and climbing the high ground in AI applications.
During the session, Han Sheng addressed the congress, stating:
"As an entrepreneur rooted in Xihu focusing on global technology ventures, I pay special attention to the report on the work of the government's sections on technological innovation and export-oriented industries. In particular, the report notes that the added value of core digital economy industries reached 71.03 billion RMB in 2024, accounting for over 30.5% of GDP. This not only demonstrates the successful integration of cloud computing, technological innovation, and cultural creativity, but also reflects how our advantages in computing power, algorithms, and content are effectively transforming into real productivity, instilling confidence in innovative enterprises."
Focusing on cultural and creative exports, Han Sheng submitted a proposal to the congress titled "Proposal on Strengthening the Development of New Quality Productivity Forces in Xihu District's Digital Cultural Trade Sector." He highlighted that in 2024, IPs such as Black Myth: Wukong and Believe in the land gained international recognition, showcasing Xihu District's strong capabilities and unlimited potential in cultural creativity. He recommended guiding the concentrated development of export-oriented digital cultural projects, encouraging the innovative application of new technologies in content exports, further strengthening coordination across the cultural trade industry chain, building an internationally influential digital cultural industry cluster, and accelerating the introduction and cultivation of versatile, global talent to lay a solid foundation for the development of new quality productivity forces.
As a local company with a global vision in cultural exports, QuVideo highly values Xihu District's continually optimized industrial policies and business environment, and appreciates the government's ongoing support in policy guidance, talent development, and innovation support. Standing at the starting point of the next decade, the company will continue to leverage its accumulated advantages in AI content technology and digital cultural exports to contribute to enhancing the quality, efficiency, and internationalization of regional industries.