A white collar worker surnamed Wang in her 20s, based in Wuhan, Central China’s Hubei Province, starts her day by waking up and sitting before a made-in-China “magical mirror” or a mirror device powered by domestically developed artificial intelligence (AI) technology that scans her face and analyzes her health condition in real-time.
After breakfast, she hails a Robotaxis from Apollo Go, Baidu’s autonomous ride-hailing platform, gets in the taxi and immediately opens a Huawei laptop embedded with AI assistant, to prepare for her work. Her work schedule and a brief PowerPoint for her upcoming meetings are in place by the time she arrives at the office. So she immediately holds several quick meetings with her colleagues, with meeting minutes automatically generated by AI chatbot Kimi, developed by Chinese start-up Moonshot AI.
In the afternoon, Wang heads to a foreign company to discuss a potential partnership with the firm’s foreign CEO, during which iFlytek’s AI-powered translator provides real-time translation and makes the communication very efficient. She also tours the company’s intelligent factory and is wooed by a number of Chinese-made humanoid “quality inspector” robots patrolling the plant.
The widespread use of AI is also penetrating Wang’s leisure time as she plays the market-hit Chinese video game Black Myth: Wukong at night before going to bed. The blockbuster game has been applauded for the groundbreaking application of AI to enhance the behaviors of non-player characters (NPCs).
The daily routine of Wang, who is at the forefront of interacting with AI technology, epitomizes how the fast-lane development of AI technology, among other homegrown technological innovations, has been notably transforming every aspect of an ordinary Chinese and how the country has been marching forward toward tech modernization with robust steps. It also represents one of the startling breakthroughs in China’s drive toward sci-tech self-reliance – a progress made in a very short period of time.
October 1 marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of PRC. Back to 75 years ago, China was a nascent player in technological endeavors, with scientific and technological foundation close to naught. However, in the past 75 years, China has made a huge leap forward in the technological field, emerging from a laggard, a follower to a pioneering force en route to becoming a major global technological powerhouse.
Industry insiders said that the steady emergence of scientific and technological innovation achievements is largely attributed to the innovation-driven development strategy advocated by the country’s leadership, its capacity to devise a systematic, holistic and coordinated approach and the national innovation system that rallies top-down efforts toward a common goal.
China’s steady steps made in technological modernization in the past years also offer a vivid manifestation of the connotation of Chinese modernization, which – according to industry insiders – is a unique path that practices the concept of open, fair, just and non-discriminatory cooperation in sci-tech, while presenting a viable alternative of technological cooperation for developing countries, particularly those in the Global South.
Profound transformation
“On the technological front, China has been catching up at an extremely rapid pace, moving from being a follower to be on par with global leaders step by step. This shift in recent years has been particularly evident with the rise of China-developed large AI models, which has helped foster a unique economic development model that is driven by new quality productive forces,” Zhou Hongyi, founder and chairman of 360 Security Technology, told the Global Times.
Maya Majueran, director of Belt & Road Initiative Sri Lanka, said that the key to China’s technological climb-up lies in the CPC leadership’s innovation-driven development strategy. “It concentrates the nation’s innovation resources around strategic priorities and focuses on fostering a culture that spurs science and technological innovation,” he said.
China’s sci-tech modernization and innovation has played a vital and pillar role in pursuing Chinese modernization and high-quality development.
China’s technological roadmap is a path of independent innovation with Chinese characteristics. China is spearheading an open course for global cooperation and building bridges for tech know-how transfer, analysts noted.
China’s technological modernization encapsulates the longing of developing countries to build a new global order, under which the benefits of technological advancement should be shared equally, analysts said.
SOURCE Global Times
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The Global AI Defense Challenge 2024, co-hosted by the China Society of Image and Graphics (CSIG), the Cloud Security Alliance Greater China Region (CSA GCR), and Ant Group, launched on September 7, with a total prize pool of more than 75,000 USD.
The competition focuses on defense strategies for the applications of large models. Technical experts, white-hat hackers, and other participants are invited to join this competition in two tracks:

Track 1: Vaccination for Text-to-Image Generative Models
Track 2: AI Identity Verification – Financial Certificate Tampering Detection

In Track 1, participants leverage various dynamic attack techniques, including target hijacking, scenario embedding, and logical nesting, to induce large models to generate problematic images, identify potential vulnerabilities, and enhance the security capabilities of large models. Participants joining Track 2 need to detect fake KYC(Know-Your-Customer) information in financial scenarios and address threats from deepfakes and AI-generated fake credentials.
This competition provides a dataset comprising more than 1 million fake credential samples. Participants need to develop and train models, evaluate their effectiveness using separate test datasets, and let their models to identify the possibility of data forgery.
The competition is being organized by Ant Security Lab, Alibaba Cloud, Tsinghua University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Zhejiang University, and other industry, academic, and research institutions, with the Shanghai Artificial Intelligence Laboratory serving as a technical advisor. The competition aims to facilitate collaboration between the academic and industry communities, exploring and addressing potential technical risks during the rapid development of large models and supporting the sustainable growth for the AI industry globally.
According to Wang Yaonan, an Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and Chairman of the CSIG, the security and governance of AI systems are especially important in the era of large models, and potential risks in the software supply chain should be properly addressed. Nowadays, image and graphics technologies play a crucial role in various innovative applications of large models, leading to an increase in innovations in image recognition and security technologies. This competition is dedicated to exploring more innovative solutions to enhance the security of large models.
The judging panel for this competition comprises experts from both academic and industry communities. Wang Yaonan, and Yale Li, Chairman of the CSA GCR, are serving as the leading advisors for the competition. They are joined by nearly 30 renowned scholars from institutions including Tsinghua University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, and the China Society of Image and Graphics to organize the competition and evaluate results.
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The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, welcomed the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, to Canada from September 25 to 26, 2024. With stops in Ottawa, Ontario, and Montréal, Quebec, the visit helped further strengthen the close ties between our countries and advance our shared priorities.
The leaders announced three key declarations that will align Canada and France’s work to preserve peace and security, take ambitious climate action, protect the environment, and responsibly harness the full potential of artificial intelligence (AI).
The first of these three declarations, the Canada-France Declaration on a Stronger Defence and Security Partnership, underscores Canada and France’s steadfast commitment to supporting Ukraine in the face of Russia’s illegal invasion. It also reaffirms our contributions to regional stability and security in the Indo-Pacific and reflects our co-operation in managing emergencies, modernizing our armed forces, and combatting foreign interference.
The two leaders discussed shared, ongoing work to respond to the humanitarian situation in Haiti and reiterated their support for the United Nations-authorized Multinational Security Support mission in the country. Canada and France are in steadfast support of Haitian-led solutions to the conflict that will make a meaningful and lasting difference in the lives of the Haitian people – and build a better future.
Building on the progress made at the United Nations General Assembly and the Summit of the Future earlier this week, Prime Minister Trudeau and President Macron highlighted the critical importance of continued action to fight climate change and protect our oceans. In the Canada-France Declaration on the Ocean, the leaders underlined the vital role that oceans play for the environment, the climate, the economy, and food and energy security throughout the world. To advance our work, Prime Minister Trudeau announced Canada’s membership in the Paris Pact for People and the Planet. The Pact, led by France and in partnership with global leaders, emphasizes collective action to accelerate sustainable development and create opportunities to help lift vulnerable populations out of poverty.
During the visit, the Prime Minister and the President met with AI experts, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders to discuss the risks and benefits of this new technology. Canada and France have world-leading AI ecosystems, including leadership roles in the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI), which has 29 members worldwide. A testament to our progress in growing a dynamic AI industry, GPAI’s first two centres of expertise opened in Canada and France. Moving forward on this work, the Prime Minister and the President announced the Canada-France Declaration on Artificial Intelligence. The Declaration reiterates our countries’ commitment to a safe use of AI that respects human rights and democratic values.
During President Macron’s visit, Canada was also named Country of the Year for the Viva Technology 2025 technology conference, which will be held in Paris next year. At this event, Canada’s delegation will collaborate with the international community and meet with thousands of visionary start-ups, investors, organizations, and researchers to leverage advances in AI to strengthen our economy, increase productivity, and create new opportunities for Canadians. SCALE AI, Canada’s Global Innovation Cluster dedicated to AI, will lead Canada’s business delegation.
Prime Minister Trudeau and President Macron reaffirmed their commitment to promoting the French language and La Francophonie’s institutions ahead of the next Sommet de la Francophonie, which will be held in Villers-Cotterêts and Paris, France, on October 4 and 5, 2024. They also renewed their commitment to strengthening strategic coordination in preparation for the successive G7 Presidencies that Canada and France will hold, in 2025 and 2026 respectively.
Quote“Canada and France’s relationship is built on shared history, a common language, and democratic values. President Macron’s visit to Canada is a testament to the enduring friendship between our two countries, and with the progress we have made over this visit, we will move forward to build a fairer and more prosperous future for our peoples.”— The Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada
Quick Facts

This was President Macron’s second visit to Canada. It followed both leaders’ participation in the United Nations General Assembly and Summit of the Future in New York City, United States of America.
As a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), the G7 and the G20, a founding member of the European Union, and a key partner in the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie, France is a key ally for Canada on the international stage.
In 2023, France was Canada’s third largest merchandise export market in the European Union, and its 12th largest trade partner globally, with two-way merchandise trade totalling $12.9 billion.
That same year, Canadian exports to France amounted to $4.3 billion, while imports from France totalled $8.7 billion.
In France, Canada is represented by an embassy in Paris and consulates in Lyon, Nice, and Toulouse. France is represented in Canada by its embassy in Ottawa and consulates in Vancouver, Toronto, Montréal, Québec, and Moncton.

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