TENCENT(HK:00700) Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-06-11 16:09Group 1 - The second "Belt and Road" Technology Exchange Conference was held in Chengdu, attracting over 6,000 guests to discuss technological innovation and cooperation [1] - Tencent's Vice President, Cai Guangzhong, highlighted Tencent's AI strategy in Sichuan and praised Chengdu's unique advantages and potential in developing the AI industry [1][5] Group 2 - Tencent has been deeply engaged in Chengdu for over a decade, establishing an AI ecosystem summarized as "one platform," "one competition," "one academy," and multiple demonstration projects [5] - The "KAIWU" AI open platform, developed by Tencent, has created a closed-loop ecosystem of "learning-competition-research-production" and serves countries involved in the "Belt and Road" initiative [5] - The "Tencent KAIWU Global AI Competition," based on the KAIWU platform, has become an international event, attracting nearly 5,000 students from over 400 universities across 19 countries and regions for its 2024 finals in Chengdu [5] Group 3 - Tencent collaborates with the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China to establish the first provincial-level AI specialty academy, focusing on integrating industry and education [5][7] - The AI initiatives are enhancing various sectors in Chengdu, including transportation and cultural tourism, with projects like a complex traffic AI simulation system developed in partnership with Southwest Jiaotong University [5] Group 4 - Chengdu's government has prioritized AI as a key innovation project, implementing comprehensive policies to support the industry [6] - The city boasts over 1,100 AI companies, creating a robust ecosystem that spans foundational, technological, and application layers [6] Group 5 - Chengdu's talent pool and livability are significant advantages, with many renowned universities providing strong intellectual support for local businesses [7] - The city offers cost advantages and a favorable living environment, which are conducive to talent retention [7] Group 6 - Beyond AI, Chengdu has potential in other sectors such as biomedicine and equipment manufacturing, with a particular emphasis on its cultural industry [8] - Chengdu's rich cultural heritage has produced globally recognized cultural products, which serve as economic engines and vehicles for promoting Chinese culture internationally [8]