Berkeley-China Summit Sparks Cross-Pacific Innovation

Berkeley, California, became the ultimate brainstorm hub this week as entrepreneurs and academics from the U.S. and the Chinese mainland gathered for the Berkeley-China Summit. The goal? To unlock next-level collaboration in tech, sustainability, and education – all while proving that business deals can bridge cultural gaps better than any TikTok trend.

Attendees dished on AI breakthroughs, green energy solutions, and startup ecosystems. One Silicon Valley founder quipped, 'When you’re coding a drone project at 2 a.m., nationality doesn’t matter – caffeine addiction does.' Meanwhile, Shanghai-based researchers highlighted digital healthcare tools being tested across the Pacific.

Mark Niu, reporting from the scene, noted the 'Netflix-worthy mix' of optimism and practicality: 'Think Shark Tank meets UN General Assembly – but with better coffee.' The summit’s unofficial MVP? A bilingual AI translation app that kept conversations flowing smoother than boba tea.

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Highlights from the Berkeley-China Summit

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