AI technology, new industrialization mutually reinforcing: experts

Artificial intelligence (AI) technology has become a core driving force in advancing new industrialization which, in turn, could propel AI to achieve further breakthroughs, said the experts at a sub-forum of the Hongqiao International Economic Forum in Shanghai on Tuesday.

At the sub-forum on AI empowering new industrialization, experts from both home and abroad shared their insights on the role of AI in advancing new industrialization.

They believe that the integration of AI with advanced manufacturing technologies is bringing significant transformations to the methods and practices within the manufacturing sector.

According to the attendees, AI technology has the potential to push for industrial transformation, stimulate economic growth, and improve people's quality of life.

"While AI has become a driving force, it still needs to overcome technological challenges to meet the many demands of the industrial sector. The relationship between the two is mutually reinforcing: the challenges presented by the industrial sector will drive the development of AI, and in turn, AI advancements will further propel industrialization," said Gong Ke, executive director of the Chinese Institute of New Generation Artificial Intelligence Development Strategies.

The Hongqiao International Economic Forum is being held concurrently with the seventh China International Import Expo (CIIE) which runs from Nov 5 to 10.

AI technology, new industrialization mutually reinforcing: experts

AI technology, new industrialization mutually reinforcing: experts

AI technology, new industrialization mutually reinforcing: experts

AI technology, new industrialization mutually reinforcing: experts

Candlelight memorials were held across China on Saturday to honor the victims of the Nanjing Massacre during Japan's aggression against China in 1937.

The Nanjing Massacre took place when Japanese troops captured the then-Chinese capital on Dec. 13, 1937. Over the course of six weeks, they proceeded to kill approximately 300,000 Chinese civilians and unarmed soldiers in one of the most barbaric episodes of WWII.

Saturday marks the 12th National Memorial Day for Nanjing Massacre Victims.

In Nanjing, now the capital of east China's Jiangsu Province, a candlelight memorial and international peace rally was held on Saturday night, joined by around 200 participants from China and across the world.

As night fell over the city, people from different walks of life gathered at the square of the Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders to pay tribute to those killed.

Participants included representatives of inheritors of the historical memory of the Nanjing Massacre, descendants of international friends who aided China during the war, and young students. Dressed in plain attire, they took part in the solemn commemorative event.

Five representatives from various sectors passed along illuminated bouquets of Zijin grass, known as February orchid in Nanjing and radish flower in Japan, jointly forming a light display spelling out the word "Peace." Candles were also arranged into the shape of a dove, symbolizing the shared hope for lasting peace.

"This history is deeply cruel and painful, but we must remember it. Only by remembering history can we truly cherish the peace we enjoy today. When I grow up, I hope to work together with others to safeguard peace," said Yue Cen, a student from Nanjing Foreign Language School's Xianlin Campus.

A similar candlelight memorial was also held in Shenyang, the capital of northeast China's Liaoning province, where the September 18 Incident in 1931 marked the start of Japan's 14-year invasion of China.

More than 200 representatives from various sectors gathered at the 9.18 Historical Museum to pay tribute, lighting candles in memory of the Nanjing Massacre victims.

"On the National Memorial Day, the nation remembers its suffering. It reminds us to cherish the peace that was won at the cost of lives. I will study harder, strengthen my abilities, and contribute my youth to national rejuvenation," said Li Shuhang, a student from Shenyang University.

Candlelight memorials held in China for Nanjing Massacre victims