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Sep. 24, 2026
From the volcanic land of Tengchong in western Yunnan, to the nightscape of Bangkok by the Chao Phraya River, the wind of science has blown farther this time.On September 22, the 2026 Tengchong Scientists Forum Bangkok Special Event successfully concluded,As the forum's first overseas themed event held abroad since its inception, this event is themed "Smart Chain World, AI Leading the New Future of Life Sciences," officially launching the "TSF Global Science Dialogue" global series of activities.
Within the three-day gathering,More than 300 academicians, experts, university representatives, industry leaders, and international organization representatives from more than 10 countries and regions including China, Thailand, South and Southeast Asia gathered together,Talking about AI, traditional Chinese medicine, drug development, medical education, and various practical collaborations,It delivered a report card for going global, combining ideological depth, deep cooperation, and industry enthusiasm.
First Stop Going Abroad:Writing "Technology Leading the Future" into the banks of the Chao Phraya River
From the annual event in Tengchong, China to the international dialogue in Bangkok, Thailand, this special event marks a key step in the global expansion of the Tengchong Scientists Forum. Using technology as a bridge across mountains and seas, the forum extends cooperation to the core ASEAN region and establishes a permanent mechanism for high-level scientific and technological exchanges between China and South and Southeast Asian countries.
The event adheres to the core positioning of "academic leadership, industry implementation, and talent connection," inviting top scientists to share cutting-edge insights and promoting precise connections among universities, enterprises, and research institutions, making the forum truly a "connector" and "transformer" for cross-border innovation resources, setting a model paradigm for future global series events.
The Tengchong banquet table was set up overseas this time; And overseas consensus must be brought back to laboratories, hospitals, and workshops.
At the opening ceremony, guests from both sides spoke in unison about "from dialogue to implementation," using Bangkok as a node to promote mutual visits by scientists, joint research, enterprise matchmaking, and achievement transformation, so that China-Thailand cooperation can extend to ASEAN and the wider region. Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand and Minister of Higher Education and Research InnovationYukchanan OnshawarAttending related sessions, introducing Thailand's national AI strategy and brain-computer interface technology directions, proposing to deepen Thai-China and ASEAN AI cooperation, and promote the implementation of Chinese technologies, standards, and solutions in Thailand to serve the ASEAN market. Co-chair of the forumXu Zhihong, Conference ChairBai Chunliand other Chinese academicians attended, emphasizing that global technological innovation has entered a stage of deep integration, with AI, big data, and life sciences reshaping research paradigms and industrial pathways, and broad opportunities for cooperation between China, Thailand, and ASEAN.
Keynote Speech:Let AI shine into traditional Chinese medicine, healthcare, and general intelligence
The keynote speech at the main forum on September 21 featured three parallel lines, perfectly forming the triple landscape of "AI + Life Sciences."
Liu Chang, Deputy Director of the International Cooperation Bureau of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and Deputy Director of the Yunnan Provincial Department of Science and Technology, presided over the opening session.Yukchanan OnshawarThe professor first shared Thailand's national AI strategy and brain-computer interface technology, placing policy, neuroscience, and industrial applications in the same blueprint.Cheng JingThe academician, titled "Using Artificial Intelligence to Revolutionize TCM Diagnosis and Treatment Practice," explained the path of intelligent TCM in engineering, standardization, and clinical application—connecting empirical medicine of "observation, listening, questioning, and pulse-taking" with a modern channel of data and algorithms. Co-founder and CEO of Wuwen XinqiongIn summer, there was snowStarting with "Driving the International Inclusive AGI Future with Chinese Innovation," it deeply explains the systematic advantages of China's AI development from the perspective of AI infrastructure, and further shares the path and vision for China's AI infrastructure capabilities to go global and jointly build AI productivity with global partners.
From national strategies to TCM diagnosis and treatment, and then to AI infrastructure, the three presentations contributed insightful insights that combined an international perspective with practical thinking.
Leaders' dialogue: Building consensus through science, navigating uncertainty
The "Frontier Perspectives & Leaders Dialogue" was hosted by Academician Gao Fu, with the theme "Building Consensus Through Science: Creating the Future Through Cooperation." Attendees included not only scientists but also representatives from international organizations and enterprises.
Dialogue does not shy away from real questions: How can we maintain scientific openness amid global changes? How can AI and life sciences reshape research collaboration? How can China-Thailand and ASEAN establish long-term, stable, rather than "last-minute" cooperation networks? There is no unified template for answers, but the consensus on site is clear—using science as a link to bridge differences, and writing open sharing, regional networks, and responsible innovation together into the next steps of cooperation.
Two roundtables: Applying AI to Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, and Traditional Medicine
On the afternoon of September 21, two parallel roundtables further transformed macro consensus into collaborative topics.
Roundtable 1: "Frontiers of AI and Life Sciences Collaboration"Discussions focused on the accessibility and affordability of AI medical tools in Southeast Asia, cross-border research data, medical imaging, and the implementation of precision diagnosis and treatment.
Roundtable 2: "AI Drug Discovery and the Modernization of Traditional Medicine", focusing on AI natural product screening, drug target discovery, evidence-based and standardized traditional medicine in China and Thailand.
The speakers approached the topic from diverse perspectives, including industrial internationalization, medical technology implementation, basic research networks, university innovation hubs, and international multilateral cooperation, engaging in insightful exchanges of ideas.
Solid Achievements: Major signings, China-Thailand cooperation bears fruitful results
Pragmatic cooperation is the most distinctive theme of this Bangkok special event. At the opening ceremony, the two cooperation agreements were officially signed in the presence of guests from both China and Thailand, becoming the core milestones of the forum's achievements.
First, Kunming Medical University and Mahidol University signed a cooperation agreement, jointly establishing the "Kunming Medical University–Mahidol University Joint Medical School," focusing on cooperative educational projects in nursing, public health, and physical therapy, while also promoting research cooperation, faculty training, academic exchange, and cooperation in the medical and health fields.
Second, Watson Bio in collaboration with Yunnan Aisheng Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Yunnan University, Thailand Oriental University, and JSP Pharmaceutical (Thailand) Public Co., LtdThe five parties signed an international joint laboratory cooperation memorandum focusing on two major directions: biomedicine and biomanufacturing, responding to the "Belt and Road" initiative and Yunnan's construction as a hub for radiating to South and Southeast Asia, aiming to build a cross-border industry-university-research collaboration platform.
Diverse Activities: Creating a Full-Scenario International Exchange Platform
In addition to the main forum's intellectual feast, this event also created a multi-level, all-scenario supporting exchange system, extending technological cooperation from the venue to the industrial frontline, covering the complete chain from business matchmaking to science popularization.
On the evening of September 20th,"China-Thailand Technology Cooperation Night"The welcome dinner built an informal exchange bridge in a relaxed and open atmosphere, allowing Chinese and foreign guests to freely connect and communicate deeply. Multiple cooperation intentions were initially reached during the exchanges, laying the foundation for subsequent formal collaborations.
On the afternoon of September 21,Yunnan Baiyao held the "Oral New Scale-X" Thai toothpaste new product launch eventMs. Suthipa, CEO of the Home and Personal Care and Health Care Business of Osotspa Public Company Limited, a partner of Yunnan Baiyao Toothpaste in Thailand, held a conversation with Ms. Usha, an actress who starred in the film "Love Letter to Grandma," focusing on Thai consumers' oral care needs, new product features, and market expectations.
On the morning of September 22,Enterprise visits and academician science popularizationActivitiesHeld simultaneously, participants visited Thailand's leading local enterprises and research institutions to gain firsthand insights into the local industrial ecosystem; At the same time, Academician Gao Fu visited the Chulapong Graduate School to spread the spirit of science to scholars and graduate students from around the world, bringing scientific achievements beyond the venue to benefit the public.
On the afternoon of September 22,Special roadshow eventIt showcased cutting-edge innovative projects in life sciences and AI healthcare both domestically and internationally, promoting precise integration of technology, capital, and industry, and supporting the eventChina's innovative achievements "going global" and "bringing in" high-quality overseas resources interact in two directions.
A New Journey of Internationalization: From Tengchong to the World
The three-day grand event came to an end, leaving a lingering aftertaste. What is truly worth settling on is not how lively a single report is, but the complete implementation of the Tengchong Scientists Forum's first overseas event implementation model.
Using technology as a bridge, we embark on a new global journey together. The Tengchong Scientists Forum will start in Bangkok and continue to expand more overseas topics, build bridges for international scientific and technological cooperation, and promote openness, sharing, and collaborative innovation between China and countries around the world in cutting-edge scientific fields.
Starting from Tengchong, heading toward Mei Nam, and then venturing further into the world.The bridge of science does not seek fleeting noise, but is dedicated to achieving everlasting cooperation and continuous success year after year.
