Nanning, the capital of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in the Chinese mainland, buzzed with ideas on Monday as the Seminar of ASEAN-China Academies on Governance and Public Administration and Think Tanks kicked off. Under the theme "National Governance and Asian Civilizations", nearly 100 participants—including officials, scholars, and policy experts from ASEAN members and the Chinese mainland—convened to share insights and strengthen regional ties.
Across four parallel sessions, attendees explored key topics shaping the future of governance: from state structures in diverse Asian societies to harnessing digital intelligence for smarter public services. Lively debates highlighted how emerging technologies can boost transparency, citizen engagement, and policy effectiveness.
Digital governance emerged as a hot topic, with speakers presenting data-driven case studies on AI-powered decision-making in urban planning and public health. Regional cooperation took center stage too, as participants mapped out joint research, training programs, and cross-border forums to translate discussion into action.
For entrepreneurs and tech enthusiasts, the seminar spotlighted new opportunities in e-governance platforms, sustainable urban solutions, and public-private partnerships. Thought leaders praised the event as a milestone in putting China-ASEAN summit outcomes into practice, forging a dynamic model of Asia-Pacific cooperation with Guangxi as a cornerstone.
As the discussions wrapped up, attendees left with fresh perspectives on building resilient governance frameworks that reflect Asia’s rich civilizations and address global challenges together.
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