AI opportunities for UK, China explored at forum

Leaders in AI-related businesses, clean energy, and digital infrastructure gathered in London on Wednesday for the 2025 Sino-UK Entrepreneur Forum, a high-profile event spotlighting innovation and cooperation between China and the United Kingdom.

Held in the historic One Great George Street building in Westminster, the forum, which was titled Smart Decisions for Smart Technologies, focused on how emerging technologies are reshaping industries, and how cross-border collaboration can support sustainable growth and innovation.

Jointly organized by The 48 Group and China Daily Europe, with support from China's embassy in the UK, the event drew nearly 200 participants, including senior executives, policymakers, academics, and technology professionals from both countries.

China's Ambassador to the UK Zheng Zeguang addressed delegates and emphasized the importance of collaboration between China and the UK in the rapidly evolving technology landscape.

He highlighted China's significant progress in AI development, noting it has been characterized by expanding scale, flourishing innovation, improving computing power, and increasing application empowerment. And he said the elements he listed have driven China's transition to a smarter, greener, and more advanced economy.

Zheng also underscored the role of international cooperation in shaping the future of AI, saying: "We must extensively carry out international cooperation on AI, helping Global South countries strengthen their technological capabilities. This is China's contribution to bridging the global intelligence gap."

Additional speakers at the event brought further insight into the evolving Sino-UK relationship.