Beijing forum explores AI's role in shaping China's EV future

The China EV100 Forum 2025 kicked off Friday in Beijing, highlighting the latest trends in new energy vehicles (NEVs), including intelligent development and the emerging ecosystem of integrated industries.

Themed "Strengthening Electrification and Advancing Intelligence for High-Quality Development", the three-day event will feature 12 themed sessions, gathering government officials and representatives from various sectors such as automotive, energy, transportation and telecommunications to discuss the latest developments in the NEV industry.

Zhang Yongwei, vice chairman and secretary-general of China EV100, a NEV industry think tank, emphasized how the development of NEVs has evolved, noting the increasing integration of high-tech innovations into vehicles.

"A new trend, I believe, is fusion and cross-industry integration. Vehicles are increasingly becoming larger technology integrators and smarter terminals, with a wide range of technologies, including artificial intelligence, telecommunications, and even semiconductor chips being integrated into cars," Zhang explained.

The secretary-general further stated that the forum will focus on new technologies and trends in intelligent connected NEVs, as well as future advancements such as new materials for automotive batteries, innovative NEV charging models, and the emerging ecosystem driven by the NEV sector's development.

"The emerging ecosystem of integrated smart industries, driven by the intelligent development of NEVs, not only includes the functions of smart vehicles but also extends to low-altitude mobility and even robotic developments. We refer to this as a new ecosystem for industry growth," Zhang added.

Beijing forum explores AI's role in shaping China's EV future

Beijing forum explores AI's role in shaping China's EV future

A national event for the 31st World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought was held on Sunday in Yinchuan, capital of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, home to a dry climate and diverse terrain.

During the event, the Boao Forum for Asia signed a memorandum of understanding on the International Cooperation Project for Desertification Control with the Ningxia Forestry and Grassland Bureau.

Meanwhile a number of trees were planted in an oasification project area in Yanchi County to mark the official launch of the International Cooperation Project for Desertification Control of the Boao Forum for Asia.

The project covers a total area of about 430 hectares, with an investment of 15 million yuan (about 2.1 million U.S. dollars), and will last for five years.

Using the Boao Forum for Asia as a platform for international cooperation, the project will conduct exchange and promotional activities to share Chinese insights in the global effort to combat desertification.

National event for 31st World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought held in China's Ningxia