At the inaugural China-LAC Science Day in Beijing, China's Minister of Science and Technology Yin Hejun revealed that collaboration with Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) has expanded into a multi-tiered, multi-field network. This initiative is bridging gaps in life sciences, agricultural technology, and digital innovation, and is now extending into cutting-edge areas like 5G, new energy, advanced materials, and biomedicine. 🚀
Recent years have seen traditional sectors such as infrastructure and agriculture receive qualitative upgrades, while new platforms like the China-LAC Technology Transfer Center (established in 2023) and the China-LAC Sustainable Food Innovation Center (launched in 2024) have paved the way for addressing emerging challenges together. Openness, fairness, justice and non-discrimination lie at the heart of this global sci-tech collaboration.
For young tech enthusiasts and innovators across South and Southeast Asia, this breakthrough demonstrates how cross-regional partnerships can fuel progress and drive change worldwide. As science continues to evolve, collaboration—powered by diversity and innovation—remains key to shaping a brighter future. ✨
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Minister: China and LAC forge multi-tiered sci-tech partnership
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