Imagine trading silk for spices in ancient Xi’an – now picture robots swapping code with global tech giants. 🚀 Shaanxi Province, once the Silk Road’s bustling hub, is rewriting history through AI innovation and strengthened Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) partnerships.
Known as Chang’an in its 7th-century heyday, Xi’an today hosts SCO-backed tech forums where startups pitch AI solutions for sustainable agriculture. 🌱 Local officials report a 40% surge in foreign tech investment since 2022, with SCO member states collaborating on smart city projects.
Tourism’s getting a 21st-century makeover too: AI-powered Terracotta Warrior guides now greet visitors in 15 languages. 🗣️ "We’re building bridges like our ancestors did," says tech entrepreneur Li Wei, whose drone logistics company just secured SCO funding. ✈️
With historic sites like the Big Wild Goose Pagoda overlooking 5G-enabled innovation zones, Shaanxi proves tradition and tech can thrive together. 📡 Who needs camels when you’ve got cloud computing?
