By Staff Reporters
The group photo at the conference site. (COURTESY PHOTO)
The finals of the second China-ASEAN Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition were held in Jakarta, Indonesia, on May 15. Themed on “digital empowerment for a shared future”, the competition focused on digital economy, with universities, scientific research institutions, enterprises and other social groups from China and the ASEAN countries taking part. Since its launch in July 2023, more than 280 projects have been submitted.
The competition is hosted by the Ministry of Science and Technology of China and the ASEAN Secretariat. It aims to promote science and technology innovation exchange and cooperation between China and ASEAN countries and enhance their regional innovation capabilities.
On June 22, the Sino-French satellite Space Variable Objects Monitor (SVOM) was successfully launched. Earlier, on May 3, China's Chang'e-6 lunar probe carried France's Detection of Outgassing RadoN to the moon, marking the first collaboration between the two countries in lunar exploration and France's debut in a lunar landing project. This year also celebrates the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and France, highlighting their longstanding cooperation in space.
Pushing the development of tech innovation is needed to achieve China's goal of becoming a leading sports nation by 2035, as well as becoming a modernized country.
