London, September 26 (Xinhua) — Feel the pulse of China’s “new and green” development at forums and exhibitions in the UK
Recently, the interdisciplinary conference of the “the Belt and Road” initiative hosted by Lancaster University in the UK took AI as the theme for the first time. Looking back at the five conferences, the themes have been continuously enriched, reflecting the continuous improvement of China’s development level. Nowadays, when it comes to cooperation with China, the goal is no longer just to make profits, but also to create a happier life and a better world. “The words of the organizer representative Emily Ganier reveal the evolution of the international academic community’s understanding of China’s development.
This conference attracted scholars from multiple countries including the UK, China, Canada, and the US to participate, and China’s achievements in various fields became the focus of attention for the attendees. The participation experience of He Qingnan, Secretary of the Party Committee of Xiangya Third Hospital of Central South University, is quite representative: “China’s breakthroughs in the forefront of scientific research have made international dialogue smoother and more efficient, and the cooperation inspired by both directions is full of hope.” Ganier said, “Nowadays, many international cutting-edge conferences are incomplete and even meaningless without China’s participation
On September 16th, at the themed forum “Providing Green Intelligent Solutions for Safe, Sustainable, and Efficient Shipping Industry” held in London, UK, the Secretary General of the International Maritime Organization, Asenio Domingo, delivered a speech. Xinhua News Agency (Photo by Ma Yuwei)
Ganier’s observation was also confirmed at the recent London International Shipping Week and Cambridge Technology Week. At the London International Shipping Week, a forum hosted by China Ocean Shipping Group and China Classification Society focused on “green and intelligent solutions”, becoming one of the most anticipated events. Industry leaders such as Asenio Domingo, Secretary General of the International Maritime Organization, and Robert Ashdown, Secretary General of the International Federation of Classification Societies, attended the forum.
China is the world’s largest shipbuilding country and has independently developed cutting-edge technologies in areas such as green intelligence, making it an indispensable market participant. Stephen Gordon, General Manager of Clarkson Research, a globally renowned shipping consulting firm, explained the reason for the forum’s high popularity. Domingos emphasized, “We bear the responsibility of protecting the ocean, which is an obligation to present and future generations and requires global joint promotion.” The “green+intelligent” solution brought by China’s shipping industry is undoubtedly a pragmatic response to this global responsibility.
On September 23, during the interdisciplinary meeting of the “the Belt and Road” initiative hosted by Lancaster University in the United Kingdom, Chinese and foreign scholars participated in the docking seminar of scientific research projects. Shen Jizhong
At Cambridge Tech Week, which focuses on artificial intelligence, Chinese elements are equally impressive. Virtual reality rehabilitation systems, remote robots, embodied intelligence… In front of the exhibition booths of Chinese companies, there were endless scenes of visitors stopping, media questioning, and cooperation negotiations. Rupert Baines, the event organizer, said, “China is an important part of the global technology ecosystem, and we urgently hope to exchange and cooperate with more Chinese companies and scholars
From shipping to artificial intelligence, from Lancaster to London, Cambridge, and even around the world, the international community’s high-frequency attention to China highlights its high recognition of China’s “new and green” development practices, and its urgent desire to work together with China to promote development.
Looking at ‘innovation’, China is reshaping its development pattern with new quality productivity. From the emergence of “deep exploration” in the field of artificial intelligence, to the sudden rise of new energy vehicles, and to the large-scale landing of the robotics industry… China’s technological innovation is gradually shifting from “following” to “parallel running” and “leading” at the forefront of the global arena.
Looking at ‘greenness’, China is using its industrial chain advantages to promote global green transformation. China has built the world’s largest and most complete new energy industry chain, driving the global cost of wind and photovoltaic power generation to decrease by over 60% and 80% respectively in the past decade. At present, China has carried out green energy cooperation projects with more than 100 countries and regions, providing strong support for local green development.
When the world talks about China today, it is no longer just about certain products or a market, but about the development plan of “moving towards new and green” and the cooperation concept of “creating a better future together”. From research laboratories to international exhibitions, from new energy vehicles to smart ports, China’s innovative achievements and green practices are deeply integrated into the world. A more open, innovative, and green China is injecting lasting win-win forces into the world’s development. This is the most authentic and touching voice when the world talks about China today.