Cutting-edge technological achievements from artificial intelligence (AI) to life sciences and new materials were unveiled at the 2024 Zhongguancun Forum (ZGC Forum) in Beijing, showcasing China's rapidly progressing technology development and its continuous efforts to promote technology cooperation. Dazzling technology presentations and symposiums on the opening day of the event, held from April 25 to 29, attracted many scholars, technicians and investors from more than 100 countries and regions to share perspectives and seek deals. The eye-catching prototype of intelligent humanoid TongTong was launched at the forum. As a practical example of China's fast-developing AI agent technology, TongTong can discern a person's intent and offer help, and its intelligence level is comparable to that of a child and still rising.
A research team at Peking University produced an ultra-thin optical crystal made highly efficient by applying boron nitride. Optical crystals are the most important part of laser technology. These micron-sized crystals can increase energy efficiency by at least 100 times, and they lay the theoretical and material foundations for next-generation laser technology. State Power Investment Corp unveiled its self-developed heavy-duty gas power turbine, which is the most powerful and advanced gas turbine in China. It features low carbon emissions, high power efficiency, and quick start and stop functions and will play an important role in ensuring the nation's power security and power shifting during peak periods.
Themed “Innovating for a Better World,” this year's annual conference of the Forum has five major sections. The technology trading section brings together more than 6,000 innovative projects from more than 40 countries and regions. Top scientists and engineers also offered their advice on problems facing the development of cutting-edge technologies such as AI and how to address the negative impact at the sub-forum of the ZGC, the Global Times reports.
