“数”联山海 “智”造未来——从东博会看中国—东盟人工智能合作新机遇

Core Insights - The 22nd China-ASEAN Expo and Business and Investment Summit opened in Nanning, Guangxi, showcasing over 3,200 enterprises from 60 countries, with a total exhibition area of 160,000 square meters, highlighting new achievements in China-ASEAN cooperation [3][10] - The event marked the introduction of an AI pavilion covering 10,000 square meters, featuring over 100 leading domestic companies and startups, making it a "super stage" for digital cooperation between China and ASEAN [7][10] - The summit facilitated the establishment of the China-ASEAN Business Council AI Professional Committee, promoting collaboration in smart cities, manufacturing, and agriculture [10][18] AI Innovations and Applications - The AI pavilion featured various applications, including a humanoid robot performing boxing and coffee-making robots that can prepare two cups of high-quality coffee in just 110 seconds [5][9] - AI exhibition tools supported 17 application scenarios, including AI translation glasses for real-time communication among international business attendees, with over 3,500 online matches and nearly 900 offline negotiation appointments completed before the event [9][10] - The AI Empowerment Super League, initiated to complement the expo, attracted over 3,300 teams, including 329 from ASEAN, focusing on cross-border e-commerce, tourism, automotive, and agriculture [9][10] Digital Infrastructure and Connectivity - The event emphasized the importance of digital infrastructure, with plans for a new international communication business hub in Nanning to enhance data transmission to ASEAN countries, significantly reducing communication costs and time delays [13][18] - China-ASEAN Information Port aims to facilitate digital connectivity, showcasing big data, AI, and cloud computing solutions to support Chinese businesses entering the ASEAN market [15][18] - The establishment of the "South A Center" aims to create AI models tailored for ASEAN countries, enhancing regional economic growth through technology and resource integration [20][18] Future Prospects and Cooperation - The upcoming signing of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area 3.0 upgrade protocol is expected to accelerate AI cooperation potential, fostering a more inclusive and modern trade agreement [18][20] - The summit highlighted the need for collaboration in digital trade, e-commerce, and data governance, with a focus on nurturing unicorns and tech giants in the region [18][20] - The integration of AI solutions into various sectors is anticipated to drive economic growth and enhance cross-border cooperation between China and ASEAN countries [20][18]