Xinhua News Agency, London, September 26th Title: Feel the pulse of China's "new to green" development in the UK

Xinhua News Agency reporter Gao Wencheng

Recently, the interdisciplinary conference of the Belt and Road Initiative sponsored by Lancaster University in the UK has taken artificial intelligence as the theme for the first time. "Looking back at the fifth session, the theme is constantly enriched, reflecting the continuous improvement of China's development level. Now when talking about cooperation with China, the goal is no longer just to make profits, but also to create a happier life and create a better world." The words of the organizer's representative Emily Genier reveal the evolution of the international academic community's understanding of China's development.

The conference attracted the participation of scholars from many countries including Britain, China, Canada, the United States, and China's development achievements in various fields became the focus of attention of participants. He Qingnan, Party Secretary of the Xiangya Third Hospital of Central South University, had a representative experience of attending the meeting: "China's breakthroughs in the frontier fields of scientific research have made international dialogue smoother and more efficient, and two-way inspiring cooperation is full of hope." Genier said: "Now many international frontier conferences are incomplete without China's participation, and they are even meaningless."

Genier's observation was also confirmed at the recent London International Shipping Week and Cambridge Technology Week. During the London International Shipping Week, the forum hosted by China Ocean Shipping Group and China Classification Society focused on "green and intelligent solutions" and became one of the most popular activities. Important industry figures such as IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Domingos, and Robert Ashdang, Secretary-General of the International Classification Society Federation, participated in the forum.

"China is the world's largest shipbuilder, with cutting-edge technologies independently developed in green intelligence and other fields, and is an indispensable market participant." Stephen Gordon, general manager of Clarkson Research, a globally renowned shipping consulting agency, explained the reasons for the forum's "high popularity". Domingos stressed: "We shoulder the responsibility of protecting the ocean, which is an obligation to the present and future generations, and it needs to be promoted together around the world." The "green intelligent" solution brought by China's shipping industry is undoubtedly a pragmatic response to this global responsibility.

At Cambridge Technology Week, which focuses on artificial intelligence, Chinese elements are also eye-catching. Virtual reality rehabilitation systems, remote robots, embodied intelligence... In front of the booth of Chinese companies, there are endless scenes of audiences stopping, media questioning, and cooperation negotiations. "China is an important part of the global science and technology ecosystem, and we are eager to communicate and cooperate with more Chinese companies and scholars," said Rupert Baines, the event director.

From shipping to artificial intelligence, from Lancaster to London, Cambridge, and even around the world, the international community's high-frequency attention to China has highlighted its high recognition of China's "new to green" development practice and its urgent desire to work hand in hand with China and promote development together.

Looking at the "new ideas", China is reshaping its development pattern with new quality productivity. From the emergence of "in-depth search" in the field of artificial intelligence, to the emergence of new energy vehicles, to the large-scale implementation of the robot industry... China's scientific and technological innovation is gradually changing from "following" to "running side by side" and "leading".

Looking at "green", China is promoting global green transformation with its industrial chain advantages. China has built the world's largest and most complete new energy industry chain, driving global wind power and photovoltaic power generation costs to drop by more than 60% and 80% respectively in the past 10 years. At present, China has carried out green energy cooperation projects with more than 100 countries and regions, which has strongly supported local green development.

When the world talks about China today, it is no longer just about certain products or a market, but about the development plan of "new to green" and the cooperation concept of "creating a better future together". From scientific research laboratories to international exhibitions, from new energy vehicles to smart ports, China's innovative achievements and green practices are deeply integrated into the world. A more open, innovative and green China is injecting lasting win-win power into world development. This is the most real and moving voice of the world today when talking about China.