The 2025 Zhongguancun Forum Annual Conference, held in Beijing from March 27 to 31, has set the stage for groundbreaking dialogue on harnessing new quality productive forces and strengthening global science and technology cooperation. This premier event is uniting diverse stakeholders to explore how cutting-edge innovations are transforming industrial processes and fueling sustainable growth.
International partners from ASEAN, South Korea, and Belt and Road Initiative partner countries are engaging in discussions that introduce fresh models of collaboration. With over 30 international organizations participating in the "Open Science International Cooperation Initiative," the forum is actively promoting research infrastructure sharing, data exchange, and multinational projects such as joint laboratories and technology transfer centers.
Technological breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, quantum computing, humanoid robotics, and autonomous new energy vehicles were showcased as key drivers of transformation. Recent milestones—including the global spotlight on domestic large language models and embodied AI humanoid robots—highlight how disruptive innovations are redefining production efficiencies and creative industries, even influencing cultural phenomena like animated movie successes.
The Chinese mainland remains at the forefront with its robust industrial system and supply chain capabilities. Supported by significant R&D investments—reaching 3.6 trillion Chinese yuan in 2024—and a vast pool of over 200 million skilled professionals, the region is reimagining conventional growth models. Emerging technologies and upgraded production factors are driving a new era marked by high technology, efficiency, and quality.
More than a regional gathering, the 2025 Zhongguancun Forum embodies a global movement. By building a collaborative innovation ecosystem that seamlessly integrates technology, talent, and capital, the forum offers a compelling blueprint for restructuring global value chains and advancing green transitions. Its insights are inspiring young global citizens, tech innovators, and industry leaders to embrace the future of sustainable industrial transformation.
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