The AI + Manufacturing Development Forum and In-depth Tour on AI Empowering New Industrialization was held in Shanghai on July 27, gathering officials, experts, researchers, and business leaders both from home and abroad to delve into the integrated development of artificial intelligence and manufacturing.

The forum was held during the 2025 World Artificial Intelligence Conference, injecting strong momentum into Shanghai's efforts to advance AI-driven new industrialization.

Industry pioneers and corporate representatives discussed the trends of cutting-edge technologies, applications, and technological challenges, sharing innovative cases in the field of industrial digitalization.

Responding actively to Shanghai's "AI + manufacturing" policies, eight major Chinese banks jointly released financial products with a total credit line of 400 billion yuan ($56 billion), offering a series of financial products and service matrices.

The Lin-gang Special Area is actively creating an international data innovation environment to provide more pilot programs for AI enterprises in services and businesses.

In recent years, China Unicom has been continuously increasing investment in the Lin-gang Special Area, setting up an international data port and consistently enhancing Lin-gang's digital capabilities.