Korean and Chinese Youths Explore AI and Digital Economy Cooperation in Beijing

Eighteen young Koreans and Chinese are exploring cooperation in artificial intelligence and the digital economy during an exchange event in Beijing. The 'Korea-China Youth AI and Digital Economy Exchange Camp' runs for seven days, starting from May 16th.

This camp is part of the sixth 'Zhixing China' research program. It features 18 Korean youths, recommended by institutions like Seoul National University and Korea University, who are studying STEM fields. The program aims to foster collaboration and understanding between young professionals from both countries.

On May 17th, the camp began with an opening ceremony and a lecture on 'China's AI Governance and Prospects for Korea-China Cooperation,' delivered by researcher Lee Seong-il from the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. Following the lecture, participants visited Softstone, a Chinese IT and AI service company. They observed how AI technology is applied in real industrial settings, examined AI services utilizing large language models (LLMs), and learned about corporate digital transformation efforts.

The exchange also included a meeting with current tech experts. During the camp, participants are scheduled to visit BGI, a leading Chinese genomics company, to discuss genetic analysis and related technologies. The initiative seeks to build bridges for future collaboration in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.