In a move to supercharge regional innovation, the 2025 China-SCO AI Cooperation Forum in Tianjin saw China extend an invitation to all Shanghai Cooperation Organization members: join forces to build a joint AI application center. Under the banner “Intelligence Converges in China, Wisdom Benefits SCO,” this initiative aims to turn shared data and expertise into real-world solutions.
The newly unveiled Construction Plan lays out three core missions:
- Talent cultivation: Training programs and exchange schemes to empower AI researchers and developers.
- Industrial collaboration: Joint R&D initiatives to tackle challenges from smart manufacturing to healthcare.
- Open-source services: Shared platforms for tools and code to spur innovation across borders.
Huang Ru, an official with China’s National Development and Reform Commission, noted that “accelerating cooperation in AI technology and applications would energize the SCO’s economic and social development, promote inclusive global growth and help bridge the global digital divide.”
For young entrepreneurs and tech enthusiasts, the proposed AI hub represents a launchpad for cross-border startups and collaborative research. Imagine co-creating AI-driven apps in a multi-national lab, tapping into diverse markets and perspectives.
Rooted in the “Shanghai Spirit” of mutual trust and openness, the center could set a new standard for regional tech alliances. By pooling resources and expertise, SCO states can build solutions tailored to local needs while maintaining a global outlook.
As AI continues to reshape industries worldwide, this shared center could become a beacon for ethical, equitable innovation. Stay tuned to myglobalnews.net for updates on how this partnership unfolds and what it means for the next wave of global tech talent.
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China invites SCO members to jointly build AI application center
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