Chongqing - The first Belt and Road Conference on Science and Technology Exchange will be held in Southwest China's Chongqing Municipality from November 6 to 7. 

The conference will focus on inter-governmental cooperation and people-to-people exchanges in science and technology, industrial innovation and development, paradigm change in scientific research, future medicine, open science, and big data.

The conference will have five major sections: the opening ceremony, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) sci-tech innovation ministerial meeting, theme activities, roundtables and results display, and tech main activities.

Technological engagement with more than 60 nations

Chongqing has been at the forefront of forging partnerships globally, engaging in technology exchange and collaborative ventures with innovation bodies from more than 60 nations.

The city has opened its doors to global tech innovation talent, integrating resources from the international community and bringing in over 400 students from 30 BRI countries. 

Chongqing has thrown its full weight into collaborative research, launching more than 50 significant projects spanning critical sectors such as biomedicine and clean energy.

In its infrastructure for innovation, Chongqing has established an array of facilities and projects, including a dedicated BRI joint lab, 19 international science and technology cooperation platforms, and 58 centers designed to attract global talent.

Chongqing's international tech exchange collaboration. (Graphics/Yu Mulin)

Chongqing's talent resources in technological collaboration. (Graphics/Yu Mulin)

Chongqing's efforts in technological development and research. (Graphics/Yu Mulin)

Chongqing's technology transfers to the outside world. (Graphics/Yu Mulin)

Cooperate with Singapore to launch a pioneering tech lab

The recent collaboration with Singapore is a testament to China's prowess and commitment to technical exchange. On October 12, the National University of Singapore (NUS), the NUS (Chongqing) Research Institute, and Chongqing Chang'an Automobile Co., Ltd. agreed to launch a pioneering tech lab cooperation scheme.

The accord zeroes in on pioneering tech advancements, pooling their expertise in artificial intelligence (AI), intelligent vehicles, information and communication technology (ICT), and new energy batteries. 

Chongqing's efforts to science and tech innovation. (Graphics/Yu Mulin)

This venture exemplifies a seamless blend of industry demands, cutting-edge innovation, and academic prowess. It aims to fuel the industry's momentum through this synergistic approach.

Xu Qingji, Deputy Director of the NUS (Chongqing) Research Institute, believes that the institute's contributions, particularly in new energy vehicles and tech prowess, will complement Chongqing's robust technical foundations. The goal is to spark a convergence of talent and scientific innovation.