On the afternoon of August 29, the 24th session of the "Cooperation and Development" Series Lectures, co-hosted by the School of Political Science and Public Administration of Shandong University, the Institute of SCO Studies of Shandong University, the Institute of Public Security of Shandong University, and the China-SCO Institute of Economics and Trade, was held in the South Building of Huagangyuan on the Qingdao Campus.
The theme of this lecture was "Practice and Reflections on AI Empowering the Leap-Forward Development of China's Foreign Trade Digital and Intelligent Transformation", delivered by Jiang Yaoping, former Vice Minister of the Ministry of Commerce. The lecture was hosted by Professor Edmund Li Sheng, a specially-appointed professor of the School of Political Science and Public Administration and Executive Dean of the Institute of SCO Studies. More than 40 teachers and students attended the lecture, including Huang Shixi, Associate Dean of the Institute of SCO Studies and Professor of the Law School.
At the beginning of the lecture, Minister Jiang Yaoping systematically reviewed the current development status of China's comprehensive strength in artificial intelligence (AI). He profoundly explained how AI technology, as a strategic technology leading the new round of scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation, provides a key driving force for the digital and intelligent transformation of China's foreign trade. Combining rich cases in three major fields—trade in goods, trade in services, and digital trade—he analyzed in detail the practical effects of AI empowering the high-quality development of foreign trade. Finally, Minister Jiang Yaoping put forward policy suggestions on breaking through key technological bottlenecks, building a digital support system, and participating in the formulation of global rules.
In the interactive communication session, teachers and students had a lively discussion and exchange on issues such as the development prospect of AI and the challenges in the development of the digital industry. Professor Edmund Li Sheng pointed out that AI is profoundly reshaping the global trade pattern. Relying on its advantages in the entire industrial chain, massive data resources, and rich application scenarios, China has shown great potential in the process of trade digital and intelligent transformation. It is expected to take the lead in development and steadily move towards the goal of becoming a strong trading nation.
This lecture provided a communication platform for teachers and students to gain an in-depth understanding of the innovative practices and cutting-edge trends of AI empowering the high-quality development of foreign trade. The school will continue to gather high-quality disciplinary resources and invite teachers and students to keep abreast of the school's developments and the "Cooperation and Development" academic lecture series of the Institute of SCO Studies.
