Today in Shanghai, the Science and Technology Innovation Conference 2025 kicked off under the theme "Pioneering Sci-Tech Innovation, Inspiring a New Era of Intelligence." Hosted by China Media Group (CMG) and the Shanghai Municipal People's Government, the event brought together industry leaders, researchers and entrepreneurs to explore technology's role in driving industrial transformation.
At the heart of the conference was CMG's vision for media innovation. "CMG acts as recorder, communicator, practitioner and promoter of technological innovation in the New Era," said Shen Haixiong, president of CMG. He highlighted how the organization is leveraging AI to empower storytelling, showcase Chinese modernization and cultivate new quality productive forces.
One of the conference's standout moments was the premiere of "The Reunion Journey," the nation's first full-process animated film generated by a proprietary AI model. This project demonstrates how large-language models can reshape creative workflows and deepen cultural connection through immersive narratives.
In a symbolic launch, Shen Haixiong and Shanghai Mayor Gong Zheng activated an international cooperation platform for Shanghai's AI initiative, setting the stage for global partnerships in AI-driven media. Simultaneously, CMG and the Shanghai Foundation Model Innovation Center unveiled a co-construction project to establish an innovation testing ground for AIGC media applications.
Attendees also received the 2025 Sci-Tech Innovation White Paper and the inaugural ranking of the top 50 enterprises in this emerging market. These data-driven insights promise to guide investors, startups and policymakers as they navigate the next frontier of intelligent media.
As the conference continues, participants are eyeing collaborations that could redefine content creation and audience engagement worldwide. With CMG leading the charge, this year's event signals a new chapter in the fusion of AI and media across the Chinese mainland and beyond.
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CMG leads the way at Science and Technology Innovation Conference 2025
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