AI-powered trade, innovation deepen China-ASEAN ties

Core Insights - The integration of AI technology is significantly transforming cross-border trade and logistics between China and ASEAN countries, enhancing efficiency and safety in operations [4][5][6][8]. Group 1: AI in Trade and Logistics - Vietnamese truckers are utilizing AI-enabled devices for navigation and safety, facilitating smoother transport into China [1]. - Friendship Pass, as China's largest land port with ASEAN, has implemented AI for customs clearance and cargo inspection, reducing the need for human intervention [5][6]. - AI applications in logistics are revolutionizing the industry, with platforms monitoring real-time interactions between support staff and truckers [7][8]. Group 2: AI Innovations and Collaborations - Guangxi Beitou IT Innovation Technology Investment Group has developed an AI platform that analyzes drivers' facial expressions to enhance safety, providing services to over 10,000 drivers [8]. - The region is focusing on creating AI products tailored for ASEAN markets, including air-ground inspection drones and digital certificate platforms [9]. - Guangxi has established the China-Laos AI Innovation Cooperation Center, marking a significant step in AI collaboration between China and ASEAN [12][13]. Group 3: Regional AI Development Initiatives - The Wuxiang Cloud Valley AI Intelligent Computing Industrial Park aims to foster AI development and resource sharing across ASEAN industries [16][17]. - Guangxi's vision includes constructing a network of AI industrial parks, targeting an output of AI-related industries exceeding 100 billion yuan (approximately 13.9 billion USD) by 2027 [23]. - Nanning is actively building the China-ASEAN AI Innovation Cooperation Center, focusing on AI, new energy applications, and health technologies [20][21][22].