MNCs welcome in smart R&D
By HE WEI in Shanghai |
China Daily |
Updated: 2021-07-09 07:42
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A child plays with a robot at the 2021 World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai. [Photo by Gao Erqiang/China Daily]
Ministry unveils grand vision for tech-enabled future at a global event in key metro
China welcomes multinational corporations seeking to establish artificial intelligence research and development facilities in the country, said Xiao Yaqing, minister of industry and information technology, on Thursday.
Concerted endeavors by all the parties concerned hold the key to accelerated transition into the "intelligent era", Xiao said.
He was addressing the gathering at the opening of 2021 World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai. Xiao said China should join hands with all the parties concerned to strengthen AI-related technology innovation and forge cooperation.