In a bid to harness the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI), China and Pakistan are strengthening their collaborative efforts in the field. Recognizing the pivotal role of AI in shaping the future of industries and economies, the two nations recently came together for the “China-Pakistan Artificial Intelligence Industry Cooperation Matchmaking” meeting. This event facilitated discussions between five Chinese and five Pakistani companies, setting the stage for potential AI innovations and technological synergy.
Exploring AI collaboration opportunities
Representatives from both China and Pakistan converged at the “China-Pakistan Artificial Intelligence Industry Cooperation Matchmaking” meeting, held on September 13th, to explore new horizons in AI collaboration. These discussions come in response to growing interest among Pakistani companies to partner with Chinese counterparts in the thriving AI sector. The event provided a platform for participants to introduce their businesses and outline their specific requirements, shedding light on the diverse strengths of each nation in the AI domain.
During the matchmaking event, the participating companies showcased their latest AI technologies and innovations, showcasing the potential for groundbreaking collaborations. These technologies included cutting-edge developments such as digital human interfaces, chatbots, and AI transformation services. This exchange of ideas and technologies lays the foundation for future collaborations, fostering an environment of mutual growth and progress.
Strengthening technical cooperation
Highlighting the differing strengths in the AI sector between China and Pakistan, a representative from Tkxel, a Pakistani company, emphasized the potential for fruitful collaboration. While Pakistan boasts a greater number of service companies offering AI services, China excels in AI product development. This juxtaposition opens the door to understanding each other’s capabilities and requirements, potentially leading to the establishment of joint research and development centers. Such collaborations could enable Chinese and Pakistani companies to work hand-in-hand, advancing AI capabilities in both nations.
Muhammad Usman Awan, a professor at the Institute of Quality and Technology Management (IQTM) at the University of the Punjab, underlined the significance of swift business-to-business agreements for mutual benefit. He stressed the importance of technical cooperation and the efficient utilization of available skills, asserting that this meeting could mark the beginning of a new era of technological cooperation between China and Pakistan.
Deputy Secretary-General of the Chengdu Software Industry Association, Yu Jingyang, extended an invitation to all attendees to participate in the 21st China International Software Cooperation Conference, scheduled for December in Chengdu. This conference, a prestigious event in the software industry, offers a valuable platform to explore further collaboration opportunities in the ever-evolving AI landscape.
A Vision for S&T cooperation
In the earlier part of this year, Yin Shengxin, the Chinese Science Commissioner to Pakistan, conveyed a positive outlook regarding the prospective collaboration in science and technology (S&T) between China and Pakistan. Yin highlighted the potential for collaboration across various fields, including AI, agriculture, information technology, and renewable energy. He emphasized the importance of win-win cooperation that benefits both nations’ populations.
Yin also underlined the profound impact of AI integration in China’s corporate sector, contributing significantly to its economic growth. He shared notable Chinese achievements in science and technology, ranging from space missions to the Beidou Navigation System and high-speed rail projects. He outlined the mechanisms in place to promote S&T cooperation between China and Pakistan, emphasizing the role of initiatives like S&T People-to-People Exchange, Joint Laboratories, Science Park Cooperation, and Technology Transfer in the context of the Belt and Road Initiative. These mechanisms are set to further enhance scientific and technological collaboration between the two nations, forging stronger ties in the realm of AI and beyond.
