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Foreign Diplomats in China Explore AI in Haidian, Opening a New Chapter in Smart City Cooperation
Date: 2025-04-23
Source: Beijing Foreign Affairs Office
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On April 22, 2025, the Foreign Diplomats Experiencing Beijing: Haidian District Special Event  was successfully held. The event was co-hosted by the Beijing Foreign  Affairs Office and the Haidian District People’s Government. A total of 35 diplomatic envoys and diplomatic officials of business and technology from 21 countries, including Jordan, France, Turkey, Kazakhstan, Mexico, and Indonesia, participated in the event.

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Exploring Smart Technologies: Experiencing the Future of AI and Robotics

Founded  in 2011, Megvii is a privately owned enterprise based in Haidian  District. Focusing on the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial  intelligence (AI), smart cities, smart industrial parks, smart  logistics, and beyond, the company has reached over 100 cities across  China, with overseas business presence in more than 30 countries and  regions.

Visit to the Megvii’s Experience Center

At  Megvii’s “Smart World” Experience Center, foreign diplomats enjoyed an  immersive experience in the convergence of advanced AI and IoT. In the  smart logistics zone, AI-powered robots equipped with the “Hetu” system  navigated flexibly through a simulated warehouse, completing sorting  tasks with great precision. In the smart city section, diplomats  interacted with devices to see firsthand how AI optimizes traffic  scheduling, making urban operations more intelligent.

“This  feels like I’m in the future! I could hardly have imagined AI being  adopted so extensively in urban management, smart communities, smart  factories, and warehouse logistics”, diplomats remarked in amazement, as  scenes once confined to science fiction unfolded before their eyes.

Enterprise Promotion: Experiencing the Vitality of Tech Innovation

The  Zhongguancun Dongsheng Science Park in Haidian District spans 4.53  square kilometers. Its phase one alone hosts over 400 enterprises,  including six listed companies, four unicorn companies, 78 specialized,  high-end, and innovation-driven businesses recognized at the city level,  23 “little giants” (top performers among specialized, high-end and  innovation-driven SMEs that provide distinctive products or services),  and 173 national high-tech enterprises.

Presentations on Cooperation Projects

In  the park, diplomats gained in-depth insights into the operation and  development of seven enterprises: Hlrobot, Surgerii Robotics, Wanwu  Mirror (Beijing), eclicktech, SoundAI, AsiaInfo Technologies, and  Beijing Institute of Electro-machining Co., Ltd. (BIEM). After listening  to presentations on their respective international cooperation  projects, many participants were deeply impressed by the companies’  vitality.

At the promotion event,  Hlrobot highlighted its cutting-edge research and practical applications  of humanoid robots. Surgerii Robotics introduced its independently  developed whole-process endoscopic surgical robot technology and its  global business. Wanwu Mirror, a domestic leader in synthetic data and  simulation platforms, demonstrated a digital simulation of the physical  world that can be used to improve governance efficiency and management  precision, and support decision-making. As one of China’s earliest tech  firms specializing in mobile performance-based advertising, eclicktech  presented its global marketing solutions for both domestic and  international clients. Many diplomats praised the park as an accelerator  for local brands to go global.

Visiting and Experiencing Enterprise Products

The  event also featured the latest outcomes from 23 tech innovation  enterprises based in Haidian District. A dazzling display of tech  products and interactive exhibits – including robots, drones, AI,  immersive VR, smart hardware, biometric tech, biomedicine, and  industrial software technologies – transformed the venue into a “mini  tech expo”. Diplomats moved between exhibition stands, bending down to  observe how devices operate, capturing innovations with their cameras,  and engaging in animated discussions with representatives from tech  firms for potential collaboration. Notably, SoundAI’s AI-powered  headphones, capable of real-time translation in 66 languages, were  quickly snapped up.

In-Depth Dialogue: From Visit and Experience to Cooperation Opportunities

Diplomats  shared their deep impressions of the visit to Haidian District and  their willingness to collaborate with local tech innovation enterprises.

Jordanian Ambassador to China

Hussam Al Husseini

The  visit proved fruitful, showcasing a wide array of advanced technologies  and solutions from Beijing-based companies. He was particularly  impressed by Megvii, saying that their significant progress in related  technologies will undoubtedly benefit communication in sectors like  business and finance, and contribute to safer and better lives.

Senegalese Ambassador to China

Ibrahima Sory Sylla

The  promotion of Haidian’s seven tech enterprises was truly impressive,  particularly Hlrobot’s achievement in designing such agile and versatile  robots in just over a year since its founding. Senegal, located on the  west coast of Africa, is actively pursuing national development. The  Ambassador expressed hope for deeper mutually beneficial cooperation to  improve technological infrastructure and enable his country to achieve  leapfrog development while avoiding potential missteps.

Panamanian Ambassador to China

Miguel Humberto Lecaro Barcenas

The  Ambassador said that the special event in Haidian was very productive,  offering him deeper insights into the applications of AI in Beijing and  its promising prospects. As countries around the world closely follow AI  advancements, these technologies are already bringing tangible benefits  to people’s daily life. He looked forward to pragmatic bilateral  cooperation in the AI sector.

Counselor of the Algerian Embassy in China

Ahmed Benyahia

He  remarked that the achievement of Haidian’s tech innovation enterprises  is impressive, especially in smart city and smart industrial park, where  valuable lessons could be drawn. Going forward, he will help arrange  for an Algerian urban development delegation to visit Haidian and  potentially facilitate the introduction of smart city technologies to  his home country.

The  “Foreign Diplomats Experiencing Beijing” series serves as a key platform  for showcasing the capital’s high-quality development and advancing  pragmatic international cooperation. Moving forward, Beijing  Foreign Affairs Office will continue organizing more promotional and  exchange activities in business, technology, and culture. By working  closely with foreign diplomatic missions in China, the Office aims to  promote practical cooperation across various fields and achieve mutual  benefit and win-win outcomes