This photo taken on Nov. 21, 2024 shows a board of the 2024 World Vocational and Technical Education Development Conference in Tianjin, north China. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

TIANJIN, Nov. 21 (Xinhua) -- With the theme of "Innovation Empowers the Future, Skills Enlighten New Lives," the opening ceremony of the 2024 World Vocational and Technical Education Development Conference was held here on Wednesday.

Li Shufu, chairman of Geely Holding Group, speaks at the opening ceremony of the 2024 World Vocational and Technical Education Development Conference in Tianjin, north China, Nov. 21, 2024. (Xinhua/Li Ran)

This photo taken on Nov. 21, 2024 shows the opening ceremony of the 2024 World Vocational and Technical Education Development Conference in Tianjin, north China. (Xinhua/Li Ran)

People visit an achievement exhibition during the 2024 World Vocational and Technical Education Development Conference in Tianjin, north China, Nov. 21, 2024.(Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

People visit an achievement exhibition during the 2024 World Vocational and Technical Education Development Conference in Tianjin, north China, Nov. 21, 2024.(Xinhua/Li Ran)

People visit an achievement exhibition during the 2024 World Vocational and Technical Education Development Conference in Tianjin, north China, Nov. 21, 2024.(Xinhua/Li Ran)

Participants read related books at the 2024 World Vocational and Technical Education Development Conference in Tianjin, north China, Nov. 21, 2024. (Xinhua/Li Ran)

Participants pose for a group photo at the 2024 World Vocational and Technical Education Development Conference in Tianjin, north China, Nov. 21, 2024. (Xinhua/Li Ran)

Representatives attend the Inauguration of World Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) League at the opening ceremony of the 2024 World Vocational and Technical Education Development Conference in Tianjin, north China, Nov. 21, 2024. (Xinhua/Li Ran)■