Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang has called innovation the “primary force” behind China’s growth, sparking conversations at the 2024 Zhongguancun Forum in Beijing. Speaking to over 1,000 global tech leaders, researchers, and diplomats, Ding emphasized that scientific breakthroughs are reshaping industries and fueling the nation’s economic ambitions.
Tech as a Global Language
Ding, a senior leader of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, highlighted Zhongguancun—Beijing’s answer to Silicon Valley—as a hub for cutting-edge R&D. “This is where startups meet supercomputers,” he said, urging the park to accelerate reforms and become a “world-class science powerhouse.”
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
In a nod to Gen Z’s collaborative spirit, Ding pitched global tech unity: “Let’s build an open ecosystem where TikTok engineers and MIT grads solve climate crises together.” The forum’s “Innovating for a Better World” theme aligns with China’s push for “non-discriminatory” partnerships in AI, green energy, and space tech.
Why It Matters
With new tech industries contributing 40% of China’s GDP growth last year (yes, we’re side-eyeing EVs and quantum computing), this summit isn’t just talk. For young entrepreneurs eyeing Asia’s markets, Ding’s message is clear: Innovation passports are replacing visa stamps in tomorrow’s economy.
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