Nvidia CEO highlights China's "significant software capabilities" in race for AI

Nvidia's long-held partnerships with Chinese companies have given the tech giant unique insight into China's potential to contribute to the development of AI, said its founder and CEO Jensen Huang on Thursday.

During a meeting with Ren Hongbin, chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade in Beijing, Huang stressed that Nvidia will continue its fruitful cooperation with Chinese companies in this regard.

"It is the case that the world has a significant race in AI. Countries are racing to adopt, develop and advance their capabilities in AI. The impact, of course, to us is significant, the impact to the market here. Most people don't realize the significant software capabilities and the dynamism of the Chinese market. Because of our interactions and working and serving with Chinese companies here, and so it's made us both better," said Huang.

For his part, Ren highlighted the Chinese government's commitment to supporting foreign companies.

"We've established a very special task force serving especially foreign-invested companies. So, I think that is also a strong gesture from the Chinese government to help foreign companies to grow and develop here in China. It is always an effort from the government to foster the market-oriented and robust market here for foreign companies," he said.

On the sidelines of the meeting, Huang emphasized that AI is bound to bring about huge changes across multiple industries, noting that the impact has already began to show.

"We are seeing AI already making quite significant impacts in many different areas. For example, in software programming, almost all of the NVIDIA employees today use artificial intelligence to assist in software programming. We use AI in doing research, we use AI for designing chips, we use AI for supply chain management. And so, artificial intelligence is already making a very significant impact in many industries. But this is just the beginning. [In] every industry, AI will make a big impact," Huang said.

Nvidia CEO highlights China's "significant software capabilities" in race for AI

Nvidia CEO highlights China's "significant software capabilities" in race for AI

Nvidia CEO highlights China's "significant software capabilities" in race for AI

Nvidia CEO highlights China's "significant software capabilities" in race for AI

Nvidia CEO highlights China's "significant software capabilities" in race for AI

The 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the Ninth Special Olympic Games will conclude on Monday, with a full-dress rehearsal for the closing ceremony held Saturday night at Shenzhen Sports Center.

Lasting approximately 45 minutes, the rehearsal seamlessly integrated artistic performances with core ceremonial elements, including the entrance of sports delegations, flag reception, flag raising, and the singing of national anthem.

The ceremony aims to highlight themes of inclusion and unity, underlining the spirit of perseverance, solidarity, and determination. Messages of harmony between disabled and non-disabled individuals, shared values across the Greater Bay Area, and collective progress were central to the evening's presentation.

A total of 600 performers are participating in the closing ceremony, including about 130 persons with disabilities. Organizers worked to ensure a supportive environment by pairing each visually impaired performer with a non-disabled guide to assist during rehearsals and performances.

Behind the scenes, thoughtful design turns inclusiveness into action. Though visitors will see a simple, elegant stage, hidden modifications make it fully accessible. Traditional stairs have been replaced with ramps on both sides of the stage to accommodate wheelchair users and all performers, and anti-slip carpets have been laid throughout to ensure safety, especially for performers with mobility challenges.

Technical teams are also fine-tuning every detail, including stage visuals and lighting effects.

A total of 7,824 athletes from 34 delegations registered for this year's Games, held for the first time jointly across Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao in the Greater Bay Area. The competition includes 1,876 events in 46 sports, with six winter sports already concluded. Highlights also include 131 events in 11 mass-participation sports and 599 events in nine Special Olympics sports.

Under the slogan "Passionate National Games, Vibrant Greater Bay Area," the Games are also being used to promote innovation in assistive technologies. A range of advanced products will be put into use during competition, helping move technologies from laboratories into real-world testing and market application.

Full-dress rehearsal for National Para Games' closing ceremony held in Shenzhen