China Telecom and The\u00a0Hong Kong University of Science and Technology\u00a0(HKUST) have officially signed a strategic cooperation agreement, marking a significant step in strengthening industry-academia-research collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As part of this partnership, both parties announced the establishment of an AI Innovation Laboratory and a Quantum Innovation Joint Laboratory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additionally, they will launch a Joint Talent Development Program under a “1+2+1” innovation framework to drive cutting-edge technological advancements, facilitate research commercialization, and cultivate a high-caliber talent pipeline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
HKUST\u2019s artificial intelligence subject ranks first in the Greater China region and is among the top 20 worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This collaboration will fully harness HKUST’s cutting-edge research strengths and China Telecom’s industrial transformation expertise to drive innovation. Through the ‘1 Joint Management Committee + 2 Major Laboratories + 1 Talent Program’ framework, the partnership aims to establish a comprehensive innovation ecosystem spanning basic research, technological breakthroughs, commercial applications and ecosystem development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Artificial Intelligence Innovation Laboratory will focus on conducting research aligned with international standards, developing a robust evaluation system for large-scale models, and advancing AI technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Quantum Innovation Joint Laboratory will engage in joint research on quantum computing and targeted application scenarios, while also developing interdisciplinary curriculum frameworks to foster cross-domain expertise. In addition, both parties will jointly launch a series of talent development initiatives strengthening the digital technology talent pool in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area – laying a solid foundation for sustained innovation and development.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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