Join hands with “Belt and Road”, share the fruit of science and technology

–The 2nd Belt and Road Science and Technology Exchange Conference empowers the new future of global development

The 2nd Belt and Road Science and Technology Exchange Conference opened in Chengdu in June. In June, the 2nd “Belt and Road” Science and Technology Exchange Conference was grandly opened in Chengdu, where participants from all over the world gathered with the expectation of science and technology innovation, and jointly explored the new path of global science and technology innovation development. The eight important outcomes released by the conference not only carry the development needs of each country, but also outline a clear blueprint for future cooperation.

With a clear direction of cooperation, concrete actions will be carried out immediately. The International Meridian Circle Big Science Program is supported, which will establish the most complete meridian circle monitoring chain on land, form a global integrated detection network, and realize the all-round observation of the solar-terrestrial space environment. Through in-depth study of the pattern of environmental change, it will be possible in the future to respond more scientifically to space disasters and promote the peaceful use of space by humankind. The advancement of this project highlights China’s commitment to space exploration and brings countries closer together on the road of cosmic exploration. Cooperation in the field of space exploration is in full swing, and new breakthroughs have been made in the fields of cutting-edge science and traditional medicine. The launch of the “Belt and Road” Special Cooperation Program on Artificial Intelligence and Traditional Chinese Medicine Science and Technology Innovation has set up a new platform for cooperation among countries. The special program on artificial intelligence focuses on technology research and development, talent training, etc., to help countries work together to address global challenges; while the special program on Chinese medicine focuses on theoretical research, product development, etc., and is committed to improving the health and well-being of the people in the countries where the program is being built. These two programs, one “new” and the other ‘ancient’, complement each other, greatly enriching the connotation of the “Belt and Road” scientific and technological cooperation. As cooperation in various fields progresses, a more comprehensive cooperation network is taking shape. The fourth batch of “Belt and Road” Joint Laboratory construction was launched, covering a variety of fields such as basic frontiers and modern agriculture; five science and technology innovation cooperation alliances such as science and technology park cooperation and low carbon technology were also established simultaneously, further deepening the cooperation in multiple fields. At the same time, the construction of the “Belt and Road” International Technology Transfer Center in Chengdu-Chongqing region of China and the “Double Thousand” plan were launched to build a technology transfer platform by integrating the resources of Chengdu-Chongqing, promote two-way transformation of scientific and technological achievements, and promote the Chengdu-Chongqing region to become a “Belt and Road” international technology transfer center. The Chengdu-Chongqing region will become an important hub for scientific and technological innovation cooperation in the “Belt and Road” region. These initiatives have built up an all-round and multi-level cooperation system. The theme of this year’s conference, “Building a Road of Innovation, Promoting Cooperation and Development – Joining Hands to Build a ‘Belt and Road’ Science and Technology Innovation Community,” is an accurate summary of the results of all the cooperation. The theme of this year’s conference, “Building a Road of Innovation and Promoting Cooperation and Development – Joining Hands to Build a ‘Belt and Road’ Science and Technology Innovation Community”, is a precise summary of all the results of cooperation. China has always maintained an open and sharing attitude, taking the initiative to share its development experience and working with other countries to overcome technological problems. In the process of complementing each other’s advantages and integrating resources, the fruits of the “Belt and Road” scientific and technological cooperation are benefiting the whole world, providing solid support for the building of a community of human destiny, and letting the world see that only cooperation can lead to a better future.