On April 29, the 8th Digital China Summit opened grandly in Fuzhou. Among the key highlights of the summit was the concurrently held Fujian-HK Digital Economy Cooperation Forum and A.I³ Exploration Congress. As a major organizer of the forum, iSoftStone participated extensively alongside its core sub-brands and subsidiaries. Through keynote speeches, high-level dialogues, and a full-stack intelligent solutions exhibition, the forum injected strong momentum into promoting digital economic cooperation between Fujian and Hong Kong.
(The "I³" in A.I³ stands for: Intelligence represents core AI technologies; Innovation emphasizes innovative thinking; Industry/International highlights industrial empowerment and global business expansion. Through the deep integration of these three elements, A.I³ aims to help industries capture AI-driven opportunities, continuously explore innovative paths, and open up new developmental landscapes.)
At the forum's opening ceremony, Lan Wen, a member of the Standing Committee of the Fuzhou Municipal Government and Deputy Secretary of the Party Working Committee and Director of the Administrative Committee of Fuzhou New District, gave a comprehensive overview of the achievements in Fujian-HK digital economic cooperation and expressed strong support for high-quality enterprises establishing operations locally.
Allen YEUNG, President of the Greater Bay Area International Information Technology Industry Association, member of the National Data Expert Advisory Committee, and member of the Expert Group of the Chief Executive's Policy Unit of the Hong Kong SAR Government, expressed high expectations for the coordinated development of the Fujian-HK digital economy. He looks forward to deepening cooperation between the two regions and jointly promoting high-quality regional digital economic growth.
Huang Ying, Board Director of iSoftStone, spoke highly of the positive progress in Fuzhou's digital economy from a corporate perspective. He stated that establishing iSoftStone's Southeast Headquarters in Fuzhou reflects a strong alignment between the company's development strategy and the region's economic blueprint. Looking ahead, iSoftStone will be guided by the principles about intelligence, innovation, green growth, and global business, continuously investing in core technologies like AI to create more value for the digital economy.
New Enlightenment and Intelligence
Exploring New Opportunities in AI and Digital Economy Integration
From ChatGPT to DeepSeek, AI technology is reshaping the world at an unprecedented pace. How to seize the strategic opportunities brought by technological innovation has become a central focus for all parties. During the forum, multiple government and enterprise leaders provided in-depth insights into the development paths of the digital economy and AI, from perspectives such as industrial empowerment, regional strategy, business transformation, industry applications, and urban governance.
Shan Zhiguang, Director of the Department of Informatization and Industrial Development at the State Information Center, analyzed the new landscape and strategies for AI development during the "15th Five-Year" Plan. He emphasized the importance of upholding independence and self-reliance, focusing on application-oriented development, and promoting the large-scale and commercial implementation of AI and foundation models. At the same time, he called for a clear understanding of real-world challenges posed by AI hallucinations, data quality issues, and computing infrastructure, to ensure the healthy and orderly development of artificial intelligence. At the regional strategy level, Allen YEUNG, President of the Greater Bay Area International Information Technology Industry Association, member of the National Data Expert Advisory Committee, and member of the Chief Executive's Policy Unit Expert Group of the Hong Kong SAR Government, shared Hong Kong's innovative initiatives and strategies in the field of digital economy. He also emphasized Hong Kong's pivotal role as a key hub in the coordinated development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. On the topic of enterprise intelligent transformation, Wu Lianfeng, Vice President and Chief Analyst of IDC China, pointed out that AI has become the core engine reshaping business models. Only by proactively embracing intelligent transformation can enterprises enhance their competitiveness. Focusing on industry applications, Adam Kuta shared his outlook on the future transformation trends in the U.S. retail industry. He believes that the new generation of AI technologies will profoundly reshape both consumer experiences and supply chain management. Zhou Li, General Manager of Huawei Ascend Computing Business Ecosystem Innovation Center, provided an in-depth analysis of the innovative practices of Ascend AI across multiple industries, comprehensively demonstrating how it enhances the flexibility and cost-effectiveness of enterprise AI adoption. Regarding how scientific AI research can be transformed into new quality productive forces, Jin Yadong, Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer of iSoftStone, introduced the company's forward-looking plans in the field of AI for Science and shared his thoughts on unleashing AI's immense potential in interdisciplinary applications. Cheng Yong, Director of the Yangzhou City Social Governance Modernization Command Center, presented a systematic case study on the effectiveness of building a multi-layered perception network in urban governance, providing valuable insights for the attendees.
During the roundtable discussion, Han Zhimin, Executive Vice President of iSoftStone and President of Computing Products & Intelligent Electronics Business, joined heavyweight guests including Li Junjie, Deputy Director of the China Telecom Research Institute; Kenny CHIEN, Chairman of the Corporate Development Committee of the Greater Bay Area International Information Technology Industry Association and CEO of Cherrypicks Limited; Zhang Bin, Director of the Internet Professional Association and Board Member of LAB Partners Limited; Du Ziran, CTO of YouE (Beijing) Data Elements Technology Co., Ltd.; and Yang Xuqing, CTO of ISSTECH. They engaged in a deep discussion on the theme "Data+AI", exploring data circulation, AI implementation and popularization, and innovations in agent-based technology, offering forward-looking perspectives for enterprise digital transformation. The insights and perspectives from all sides echoed one another, painting a grand blueprint for the integration and empowerment of the digital economy and artificial intelligence to drive high-quality development.
Expanding into the Southeast
Riding the Wave of the "Digital Blue Ocean" with Partners
With its strong talent pool and solid foundation in the digital economy, Fuzhou provides fertile ground for technological innovation and development. During the forum, iSoftStone officially announced the establishment of its Southeast Headquarters in Fuzhou. Together with strategic partners such as Huawei, it launched the "Go Global" Ceremony, marking a key step in expanding the digital economy in the southeastern region and exploring global markets.
At the event, iSoftStone also reached a strategic industrial cooperation agreement with the People's Government of Changle District, the Hong Kong Science and Technology Youth Federation, and Fujian New East Lake Science and Technology Park Development Co., Ltd., further deepening its digital business layout in the Southeast. At the same time, iSoftStone has also established partnerships with several leading enterprises across key sectors such as healthcare, trustworthiness-enhanced IT innovation, smart automotive, general intelligent terminals, and telecom operators. These collaborations not only further solidify iSoftStone's leading position in driving industry-wide digital and intelligent transformation, but also promote the broader and deeper application and implementation of AI and digital technologies.
In the field of education, iSoftStone launched the "Smart Min River Initiative: Industry-Education Integration—AI-Driven Digital Economy Talent Ecosystem Co-Building Initiative". Through this initiative, iSoftStone's subsidiaries iSoftStone Education and SwanLink formed strategic partnerships with several universities in Fujian to jointly promote innovative applications of AI in education and support the cultivation of practical talent for the digital economy.
Launch of Full-Stack Intelligent Products
Breakthroughs in Tech Innovation Unveiled
The product launch segment of the forum also featured several highlights. Liu Huifu, Board Director and Chief Technology Officer of iSoftStone, led the release of a series of full-stack intelligent products, including the Tianxing OS, an AI operating system for smart automotive; Tianhui Smart Campus Data-AI Space Platform 3.0; and the first KylinOS desktop and laptop computers from iSoftStone Huafang, as well as AI workstations, laptops, and desktops from AIStone, showcasing the company's leadership in full-stack intelligent technology innovation.
