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I'm Do Hongyu in Beijing.
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Our first story.
Artificial intelligence is no longer just a technological race.
It's increasingly becoming a platform for international cooperation.
At this year's World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance in Shanghai,
over 1,100 companies from around the world have showcased their latest innovations,
while government officials and business leaders have explored new partnerships with China.
From AI-powered weather forecasting to joint research, startup collaboration,
and industrial applications, the conference highlights China's growing role in the global AI ecosystem.
So what is driving this international interest, and what does it tell us about the future of AI collaboration?
My colleague Zhao Yang spoke with Yan Liang, professor of economics at Willamette University.