The 2016 Inner Mongolia Big Data Promotion Conference begins at the China National Convention Center in Beijing on Nov 7. The conference aimed to publicize the regional advantages in developing the big data industry, to attract more investment to boost local cloud computing, and to promote the construction and potential applications of the industry. [Photo/nmgnews.com.cn]

Xu Shaoshi, director the National Development and Reform Commission, addresses the 2016 Inner Mongolia Big Data Promotion Conference held at the China National Convention Center in Beijing on Nov 7. During the event, Li Jiheng, secretary of the CPC Inner Mongolia Autonomous Regional Committee; and Bu Xiaolin, president of the People’s Government of Inner Mongolia autonomous region also addressed the conference. [Photo/nmgnews.com.cn]

An exhibition showcases big data development in Inner Mongolia held at the China National Convention Center in Beijing on Nov 7. The event aimed to publicize the regional advantages in developing the big data industry, to attract more investment to boost local cloud computing, and to promote the construction and potential applications of the industry. [Photo/nmgnews.com.cn]