Young innovators connect through AI exchange

Beijing’s Luhe High School hosted the fourth and final leg of the 7th Talent Show of Young Ambassadors for International People-to-People Exchange in May, showcasing AI and robotics to students and teachers from 20 countries across five continents. This year marked the largest participation from Hong Kong and Macao, with students attending four consecutive stops—Hangzhou, Wuhan, Guangzhou, and Beijing—before the final leg in Chongqing. The program integrated route-based school partnerships, customized innovation tasks, and cultural activities to foster scientific and cultural exchanges among mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macao. Activities included quadruped robot obstacle navigation, coding workshops, and collaborative AI problem-solving tasks, where students worked in teams to address technical challenges. Earlier stops featured robot competitions and demonstrations, reinforcing sustained engagement. Cultural visits to Beijing landmarks complemented the technical focus, offering students insights into Chinese history alongside AI applications. Organizers noted Hong Kong’s growing involvement reflects its innovation strategy, prioritizing AI research and supercomputing infrastructure for future development. Student feedback highlighted teamwork, excitement, and discovery during robot demonstrations, despite technical hurdles. The program’s emphasis remained on collaboration, communication, and shared learning across regions. The tour’s route spanned eastern, central, southern, northern, and southwestern China, creating a continuous platform for innovation and exchange. Participation from Hong Kong and Macao set a record, underscoring the program’s expanding influence in bridging educational and technological gaps.