Digital Show 2018, focusing on the digital economy, was held in Yuxi City, Yunnan Province, on December 6.

(Photo: People's Daily app)

One of the most important parts of the show was the 11th National 3D Contest Finals, guided by the Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Education and Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. The finals attracted more than 600 colleges and 3,000 companies.

The mayor of Yuxi, Zhang Dehua, said, "'digitizing', 'cyberizing' and 'intelligentizing'" have become the distinctive features of a new round of scientific revolution, and the development of the digital economy has become an important way to promote innovation-driven development.”

A girl is experiencing virtual reality in Digital Show 2018. (Photo: People's Daily app)

"The 3D contest provides a stage for digital masters, which in turns creates a better environment for the development of the digital economy," he said.

Li Yufa, a student from Yichun University, said he has put theories into practices during the contest and thinks the contest will help drive the improvement of technology.