Four artificially bred Arctic wolf cubs made their first public appearance on the day they were two months old at an aquarium in Zhengzhou, Henan Province, central China.
The cuties -- two males and two females -- were born on May 10, and are the first-ever artificially bred Arctic wolf cubs in Henan.
Unlike adult Arctic wolves, which have white fur, the pups' coats are grayish-brown.
After voting, the four two-month-old pups are named after four Chinese solar terms -- Grain Buds, Grain in Ear, Summer Solstice, and Minor Heat -- celebrating new lives and hopes.
"The cubs were exclusively breastfed at birth and are currently in the transition period to solid food. We now feed them a mixture of milk, minced beef, and chicken bone paste, and we will gradually increase the proportion of meat in their diet," said Li Hang, a keeper responsible for the Arctic wolves at Haichang Ocean Park, Zhengzhou.
Each cub now weighs more than five kilograms and is in good health with sound development, according to Li.
Artificially bred Arctic wolf cubs make debut to public in central China's Henan
Business leaders, researchers and entrepreneurs from around the world gathered at the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC), where discussions are focusing on turning AI innovation into cross-border partnerships and real-world applications.
The 2026 WAIC is running in Shanghai from Friday to Monday under the theme "AI Partnership for a Brighter Future."
Across the exhibition halls, conversations often extended beyond product demonstrations, with visitors exploring potential partnerships, supply chains and overseas expansion.
Among them was Paolo Brizzi, chief information officer of Italy's Competence Center for Industry and Manufacturing (CIM), who met with a Chinese AI company to discuss cooperation ranging from industrial applications to entering the European market.
"My point is not to be a customer or a provider of technologies, but to identify parts [where we can] actually collaborate and work together," he said.
The four-day conference has also created opportunities for startups to connect with investors, researchers and potential customers. One startup launched an online networking group on the opening day, attracting hundreds of participants who exchanged ideas, explored business opportunities and sought technical solutions.
Participants said AI innovation depends not only on technological breakthroughs but also on cooperation across industries and countries.
"Collaboration is important because alone you cannot do so much. It needs to be a team support ecosystem," said Florian Wohlrab, CEO of Canada-based OpenHW Foundation.
For many international visitors, the conference is also an opportunity to explore how AI can help address practical challenges. Omar Khan, a participant from Pakistan, said international cooperation is essential to ensuring AI benefits everyone.
"I think, for me, we are all the one. We're human and I think we can cooperate a lot," he said.
Some attendees were looking for solutions to challenges in their home countries. A visitor from Kenya said AI applications such as weather forecast and soil analysis could help improve agricultural productivity across many parts of Africa, where farming remains a cornerstone of the economy.
As countries race to advance AI technologies, participants at this year's WAIC said the conference has become a platform for connecting ideas, technology and demand across borders, helping turn AI innovation into practical international cooperation.
World AI Conference highlights growing demand for global AI partnership
