China Telecom And Hkust Forge Strategic Partnership To Drive Ai And Quantum Innovation
China Telecom Group Co., Ltd. hereinafter referred to as China Telecom and The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology HKUST officially signed a strategic cooperation agreement recently, marking a significant step in strengthening industry-academia-research collaboration. As part of this partnership, both parties announced the establishment of an Artificial Intelligence Innovation Laboratory and a Quantum Innovation Joint Laboratory. Additionally, they will launch a Joint Talent Development Program under a 121 innovation framework to drive cutting-edge technological advancements, facilitate research commercialization, and cultivate a high-caliber talent pipeline.
The signing ceremony was attended by Mr. Ke Ruiwen, Chairman and CEO of China Telecom, and Prof. Nancy Ip , President of HKUST, who served as witnesses to this milestone collaboration. The agreement was formally signed by Ms. Liu Ying , Executive Vice President of China Telecom, and Prof. Kar Yan Tam, Vice-President for Administration and Business of HKUST.
Leveraging Premier Resources to Establish a Leading Innovation and Technology Hub
As a leading research university in Asia , HKUST is globally recognized for its excellence in research and innovation. Its artificial intelligence subject ranks first in the Greater China region and is among the top 20 worldwide. In October 2023 , HKUST established the Hong Kong Generative AI Research and Development Center HKGAI, led by Prof. Guo Yike, Provost of HKUST. The center focuses on advancing foundational large models, developing vertical AI applications, and exploring AI governance frameworks.
As a global leader in integrated intelligent information services, China Telecom leverages its cloud-network integration expertise to transform into a service-oriented, technology-driven, and security-focused enterprise. The company continues to drive breakthroughs in cloud computing, computing power networks, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and quantum technology, reinforcing its position at the forefront of digital innovation.