At the Beijing Forum, UCL President and Provost Michael Spence applauded the Chinese mainland’s proposed 15th Five-Year Plan for its bold global vision and tech-driven focus. 🤝
Spence, a seasoned visitor to the Chinese mainland, highlighted how fast technologies like artificial intelligence are woven into daily life—from health apps to smart cities. 'It’s incredibly important that we get technology right … explore the opportunities that are offered by things such as artificial intelligence,' he said. 💡
With a population of over a billion, the Chinese mainland could revolutionize healthcare delivery if policy hurdles—like remote adoption and data confidence—are cleared. The speed of integration has been very impressive, Spence noted.
A standout in the new plan is its call for international collaboration to nurture talent and boost education. 'Scientific endeavor has always been international,' Spence reminded us, stressing that global teamwork is key to tackling climate change, food insecurity, and more. 🌱
UCL has 'benefited enormously from our collaboration to Chinese partners,' he added, praising the shared commitment of both the UK and the Chinese mainland. 'The world, as a whole, will be better off if the cleverest people are working together on the technologies for the future.' 🧠
Spence painted the world as a 'global village' facing common challenges. He insisted that education exchanges and cultural ties are crucial for a safer, more harmonious future. 🌏
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UCL president hails China's global vision in proposed five-year plan
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