杭州市科学技术协会

Chinese scientists, academicians, and entrepreneurs engaged in lively discussions and shared their latest innovations in cutting-edge scientific research and technology during the 2024 International Forum for Sci-Tech Innovators and the 2024 Annual Meeting of the Overseas Chinese Entrepreneurship Alliance, held in Lanzhou, Gansu province, Northwest China, from Sept 5 to 7.

At the main forum on Sept 5, Wu Jianping, a professor from the Department of Computer Science and Technology, shared his insights on the transformations and challenges posed by artificial intelligence (AI), autonomous driving, and the development of future cities. Dong Yemin, Chairman of Shanghai SimChip Technology Group and General Manager of the Shanghai Industrial Technology Research Institute, recounted his personal experiences studying abroad and building his career in China, as well as the latest research achievements in developing a “beyond Moore” integrated circuit functional platform that merges technological and industrial innovation.

A sub-forum on biopharmacy was also held on Sept 5, hosted by the Gansu Association for Science and Technology (GSAST) and the Chinese Society of Biotechnology. It was organized by the Management Committee of the Lanzhou High-tech Industrial Development Zone, the Gansu Society for Biotechnology, the New Technology Development Center of the China Association for Science and Technology (CAST), and the GSAST’s International Cooperation and Exchange Center.

During the sub-forum, Chinese Academician and biochemist Zheng Yuguo delivered a keynote report titled “Synthetic Biology and Biomanufacturing.” Professors Li Wei from Shandong University, Hu Kanghong from Hubei University of Technology, Ren Tao from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science under the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lou Qiang from Henan University, Xie Xiaodong from Lanzhou University, and Liu Yongqi, Vice President of Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, also presented their latest discoveries.

Chinese entrepreneurs also showcased their innovative ideas and sought market opportunities. For instance, one team introduced an intelligent seawater treatment device called the Algae Harvester. This machine, based on Programmable Logic Controller technology, efficiently collects blue algae and transports it to a storage compartment. The high water content in blue algae often leads to excess water in the storage compartment, which can cause overloading before the harvester is fully utilized. This equipment effectively addresses that issue.

Another team presented an online management and service system for patients with severe mental disorders. This system establishes a management platform that transforms the previous passive and fragmented approach into an active and quantitative one. It enables seamless management of patients and creates a bidirectional management model between hospitals and families. An electronic file system for patients is established, transitioning from paper records to electronic files that are automatically integrated into the dynamic database of severe mental disorder patients in Gansu Province. As a new model in Gansu's healthcare sector, digital healthcare enhances the acceptance of online diagnosis and treatment among patients with severe mental disorders, providing a comprehensive and private assistance platform.

These remarkable ideas and achievements left a lasting impression on the participants.

“When I returned to China in 2008, there were few biomedical programs in the country. Now, Chinese scientists and enterprises with overseas returners have developed a variety of products using our own core technologies and intellectual property rights. For example, in the field of invasive fungal diseases, we have achieved early and accurate diagnoses for different types of invasive fungal diseases. I believe we have taken the lead in this field globally and filled several technological gaps in China,” said Zhou Zeqi, President of Dynamiker Biotechnology (Tianjin) Co., Ltd. and Professor at Nankai University.

Zhou noted that the more difficulties they face, the stronger the spirit of self-reliance among the Chinese people becomes.