On the 1st of April in the afternoon, the 2026 China-France Corporate AI Application Matchmaking Conference, co-organized by the Center for Communication in Western Europe and Africa of the China International Publishing Group, the Tengchong Scientists Forum Center, and the French ACECE Association, was held at the China International Publishing Group’s Center for Communication in Western Europe and Africa. Li Wuzhou, Deputy Director of the Center for Europe and Africa; Gu Wei, Deputy Director of the Tengchong Scientists Forum Center; Li Tianlun from the French ACECE Association; and Zhang Man, Deputy Dean of the School of Artificial Intelligence at Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, attended the event. Also present were a delegation of eight representatives from French enterprises spanning sectors such as energy, investment, agriculture, chemicals, food research and development, and management consultancy, as well as representatives from over ten Chinese AI-related enterprises including Mianbi Intelligence, Qingzhan Wisdom, Xuanchuang Robotics, Yingnuo Kaisheng, Xiaoyu Nongzhi, and Shenbi Biotechnology, attended the meeting.
Speech by Li Wuzhou
In the opening address, Li Wuzhou stated that the China International Publishing Group has long been committed to promoting cultural exchange and mutual learning between China and other nations, with the Center for Europe and Africa specifically focusing on in-depth dialogue and cooperation between China and Western Europe, the Middle East and Africa. In today’s world, scientific and technological exchange has become an integral part of people-to-people exchanges and is increasingly emerging as a cutting-edge area of shared interest between China and France. This matchmaking event today serves as a bridge for practical cooperation that we have built for enterprises from both countries. French enterprises have brought with them advanced expertise and specific requirements in areas such as AI-enabled supply chains, whilst Chinese enterprises will showcase their innovative achievements and practical explorations in vertical applications and industrial ecosystems. Such face-to-face exchanges not only help to deepen mutual understanding but also have the potential to generate tangible cooperation projects.
Speech by Gu Wei
Gu Wei stated that the Tengchong Scientists Forum is an international platform for scientific and technological exchange and cooperation, rooted in China and open to the world. Its mission is to ensure that science and technology lead the way into the future, and to promote the application of cutting-edge technology to better serve a better life. AI is not merely a technological revolution; it is a shared global opportunity and a universal language. Today’s matchmaking session marks the starting point for building trust and exploring mutually beneficial outcomes. Whether it be joint technological R&D, the procurement of commercial solutions, or the joint development of markets, face-to-face exchanges such as today’s are essential to spark innovation. The French delegation has brought with it industrial insights and a willingness to cooperate, whilst Chinese partners will showcase a wealth of application scenarios and innovative vitality – precisely the model of cooperation that the Tengchong Scientists Forum actively advocates and strives to promote.
Speech by Zhang Man
Professor Zhang Man delivered a lecture on the understanding and generation of human motion in the age of AI. She noted that in recent years, the metaverse and digital humans have gained widespread popularity in both academia and industry. Human motion and facial capture and synthesis are core tasks in computer vision and computer graphics, driving the development of various applications such as character creation, 3D character animation, and augmented reality/virtual reality, amongst others. Human motion perception and generation aims to understand and generate natural sequences of human postures; this technology holds immense potential for interactive applications in both virtual and real-world contexts.
Chen Xi, CRO of Xuanchuang Robotics, introduced the company and shared case studies
During the meeting, French companies outlined their requirements in the areas of AI-enhanced experiences and smart supply chains; Chinese companies, in turn, presented their respective AI application solutions, showcasing their innovative achievements and practical explorations in vertical applications and industrial ecosystems. Following the meeting, representatives from both Chinese and French companies further discussed their requirements and cooperation prospects over a working lunch.
Representatives from both companies engaged in face-to-face discussions during the buffet reception
Earlier, the French business delegation visited technology firms including Yonyou, Baidu, ByteDance and Aqoo Technology, gaining a comprehensive understanding of each company’s AI solutions, product portfolios, global service capabilities and application case studies. The Chinese and French sides also held in-depth discussions on the specific implementation scenarios, application challenges and development opportunities associated with corporate AI technology.
A delegation of French companies visited Yonyou Network and held discussions
The 2026 China-France Enterprise AI Application Matchmaking Event is a key platform established by the China International Publishing Group’s Europe and Africa Centre to facilitate dialogue and exchange between Chinese and French technology enterprises. Its aim is to foster communication and cooperation between technology firms in both countries. As co-organisers, the Zhongguancun Association of Science and Technology Entrepreneurs and China Merchants Bank have provided strong support.
Tengchong Scientists Forum is co-hosting this event as a key initiative to deepen its strategic partnership with the China International Publishing Group and advance its international expansion. Building upon the framework of this strategic partnership, the Forum effectively integrates top-tier domestic and international innovation resources with strengths in global communication to establish a specialised platform for Sino-French enterprises to engage in AI technology applications and industrial cooperation. Moving forward, the Forum will actively continue to explore channels for cross-border scientific and technological cooperation and corporate collaborative innovation, whilst further consolidating its role as a platform for the commercialisation of scientific and technological achievements and for interaction between government, industry, academia and research institutions.
