In 2025, a series of high-profile technology conferences in China, including the International Advanced Air Mobility Expo and the 2025 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance, have drawn significant attention from global media, attracting numerous foreign delegates and exhibitors eager to explore China's advancements in AI and the burgeoning low-altitude economy. 

The International Advanced Air Mobility Expo is held in east China's Shanghai from July 23 to 26, where nearly 300 exhibitors display their low-altitude infrastructure as well as manufacturing and supporting services, the Xinhua News Agency reported.

During the event, over 30 forums were organized, making it a focal point for the low-altitude economy sector this year. The expo showcased a vibrant and diverse landscape. New energy and intelligent industries, represented by drones and electric vertical takeoff and landing applications, shone brightly, with numerous renowned companies participating. 

Leading enterprises in traditional general aviation from both China and abroad also gathered at the expo to display their latest achievements. Additionally, the event highlighted the deep integration of new technologies, materials, energy sources, and innovative finance with the low-altitude industry.

At the venue, a welcoming string ensemble intertwined with a drone "flash mob" performance, creating a spectacular fusion of technology and art. The Shanghai Services Federation, in collaboration with Shanghai Handong Machinery Technology, illuminated the night sky with a three-minute drone formation performance.

In terms of practical applications, the expo comprehensively showcased low-altitude products and solutions across various scenarios, including public safety, firefighting, emergency response, aerial mapping, agricultural and forestry protection, and drone formation performances. 

As a new productive force and a strategic emerging industry, the low-altitude economy has received significant national attention in recent years, having been included in the Chinese government's work report for two consecutive years since 2024. The Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China also outlined clear requirements for its development. Against this backdrop, the 2025 Expo actively responded to national strategies, establishing a high-level dialogue platform with an international perspective.

On July 23, the 24th China Internet Conference opened in Beijing. Themed "Data-Driven New Quality, Intelligence-Created Future," this conference focused on accelerating the qualitative leap of internet technologies. Artificial intelligence, as a strategic technology leading the new wave of technological revolution and industrial transformation, has become a key driver of new productive forces. In recent years, the rapid evolution of AI technology has injected new momentum into various industries, continuously fostering new business models and promoting a more intelligent, efficient, green, and sustainable society, analysts said.

Meanwhile, the 2025 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance in Shanghai has also garnered global attention. A spokesperson of China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated on Thursday that the theme of this year's conference is "Global Solidarity in the AI Era." China has invited high-level representatives from over 40 countries and international organizations. 

We hope that participating parties will have in-depth discussions on three major topics, namely deepening innovation cooperation and unleashing the intelligence dividend, promoting inclusive development and bridging the digital divide, and strengthening collaborative governance and ensuring AI for good, said the spokesperson.