ReConnect China - The Fast Evolving Chinese AI Innovation Ecosystem

This episode dives into China’s vision to become the global leader in Artificial Intelligence by 2030. Central to this mission are key initiatives like the National AI Team, Open Innovation Platforms, and Pilot Innovation Zones. But what exactly are these components, and how do they fit into the bigger picture of China’s AI innovation ecosystem? With private tech giants leading the development, what role do government policies and regulations play? In this episode hosted by Dr Outi Luova, doctoral researcher Junhua Zhu from the University of Turku, Finland, breaks it all down and uncovers the driving forces behind China’s AI ambitions. Junhua Zhu is a doctoral researcher at the Centre for East Asian Studies at the University of Turku, Finland. The podcast is hosted by Dr Outi Luova from the same Center. Publications related to this podcast: Junhua Zhu and Mikael Mattlin. The Chinese AI Innovation Ecosystem. ReConnect China Policy Brief 11 https://www.reconnect-china.ugent.be/2024/06/27/reconnect-china-policy-brief-11-the-chinese-ai-innovation-ecosystem/ Junhua Zhu: China’s approach to AI standardisation: State-guided but enterprise-led. FIIA Briefing Paper 391 https://fiia.fi/en/publication/chinas-approach-to-ai-standardisation