The 2024 Innovation Conference kicked off in Shanghai on Thursday with the launch of a new lab targeting the responsible use of artificial intelligence.
Experts and scholars from renowned universities and research institutions, along with leaders from technology companies and financial institutions gathered to discuss prospective applications in artificial intelligence, biomedicine and other areas.
At the opening ceremony, an artificial intelligence technology and governance innovation laboratory, jointly established by China Media Group (CMG) and Shanghai Jiao Tong University, was launched.
The laboratory will focus on exploring the innovative applications of "responsible AI" technology, as well as the innovation and reform of AI governance systems and mechanisms.
CMG has also launched a new round of strategic cooperation with the three major Chinese wireless carriers, China Telecom, China Unicom, and China Mobile, to deepen the integrated development of ultra-high-definition (UHD) video on both large and small screens.
A batch of independent innovative technological achievements in 8K ultra-high-definition (UHD) shooting, production, broadcasting, and transmission were released.
The White Paper on Science and Technology Innovation 2024 was also released.
Other sub-forums on fields such as financial innovation, large models, application of technology achievements, biomedicine, and the low-altitude economy are set to be held.
Innovation Conference 2024 held in Shanghai
Crew members of the Chinese Navy's destroyer Nanchang held a flag-raising ceremony on Sunday to celebrate the fifth anniversary of being commissioned.
On Jan 12, 2020, China's first Type-055 destroyer was commissioned, inheriting the hull number of the Navy's first destroyer, "101".
Throughout the five years, Nanchang has been involved in multiple missions in distant waters and open oceans.
"In one of the years, we patrolled in the island chain five times, and set sail nearly 100 times, with over half a year being on missions," said Wang Xiuyue from destroyer Nanchang.
The launch of Nanchang, an indigenous large destroyer that has a deadweight of over 10,000 tonnes, is symbolic for the navy, marking its destroyers are upgrading into the fourth generation.
"Nanchang '101' means the first. Since Nanchang was the first of its kind, we had no blueprints or materials to refer to. We explored to build it by ourselves," said Wang Zhongguang, who is responsible for securing Nanchang's electric system.
With his master electrotechnology skills, Wang is respected as an "elite soldier," an informal title to show respect to the best soldiers.
"To be an 'elite soldier' means you have to do your best all the time," said Wang.
Wang's spirit was echoed by many of the Nanchang crew members.
"I am looking forward to participating in more distant water missions with Nanchang. I hope to spend another five years with her, or even longer," said Lei Qi, a Nanchang crew member.
"I believe that to become a world-class navy, we must press ahead despite all difficulties," said Lin Xue, another crew member.
Nanchang Destroyer crew members celebrate fifth anniversary of commissioning
