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As AI systems become more powerful, the question is no longer only what AI can do — but whether humans can always remain in control
Emerging Pioneers Driving Industrial Imagination: Ten seed-stage and growth-stage AI startups will deliver 8-minute flash pitches. They will present live demos and commercial models, receiving real-time, constructive feedback and resource matchmaking from top-tier venture capitalists and industrial funds active in the Yangtze River Delta.
Trade has surged. By the end of February 2026, Hainan's total goods imports and exports had reached 65.49 billion yuan ($9.7 billion), up 29.1 percent year-on-year — outpacing the national average by 14 percentage points. Exports alone grew by 55.4 percent.