Gongshu District in Hangzhou, China, recently hosted the AI-Powered Cultural Global Expansion Development Conference. This event, held on May 28, was organized by CRI-Online in collaboration with Zhejiang Cultural Industry Investment Group and the People’s Government of Gongshu District. The conference aimed to harness artificial intelligence to enhance the global dissemination of China’s traditional culture.
Conference Highlights
The event gathered experts and industry leaders from various countries, including Thailand, Singapore, and Russia. Keynote speeches were delivered by Sirisak Koshpasharin, Vice President of the Thailand Film and Content Association, and Zhou Liming, a renowned Chinese film critic and cultural commentator. The conference also launched the Global University Student AIGC Creative Competition, connecting young creators with industry resources.
Additionally, the CRI-Online International Copyright Trading Center was unveiled, providing a platform for Chinese copyrights to reach international markets. Discussions at the conference focused on new opportunities for copyright exports and emerging AI application scenarios.
Strategic Initiatives
Ying Qiaohua, a member of the Standing Committee of the Gongshu District Committee, emphasized the district’s commitment to innovation in the digital cultural industry. Gongshu District is developing the Grand Canal Digital Intelligence Future City as a core platform to establish a national-level ‘AI + Cultural Tourism’ pilot testing base.
The partnership between Gongshu District and CRI-Online aims to create a dual-engine model combining industrial base development with international communication. This initiative seeks to enhance the global reach of high-quality cultural content from Gongshu and beyond.
Future Prospects
Liu Chi, Vice President of CRI-Online, highlighted the platform’s role in promoting deeper integration between Chinese culture and global markets. By leveraging AI, the platform aims to connect the entire value chain of content creation, global distribution, and overseas operations, facilitating the international expansion of Chinese cultural tourism IPs and digital content.
The collaboration between local governments and national-level communication platforms represents a significant milestone in advancing Chinese culture globally. As Gongshu District continues to innovate along the Grand Canal Cultural Belt, it aims to revitalize canal culture and create a model where heritage and modern civilization coexist.
Original reporting: KTBS 3 (Shreveport) — read the source article.
