The “2026 China-ASEAN AI Capacity-Building Training Program and High-Level Seminar on AI Frontier Technologies and Governance” took place on February 5, 2026, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The event featured a keynote address by Professor Dou Dejing, Chief Scientist at Beijing Electronic Digital & Intelligence (BEDI). He presented insights on the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), large language models (LLMs), and their industrial applications, focusing particularly on sectors such as healthcare and manufacturing.
Organized by multiple institutions, including the Federation of Engineering Institutions of Asia and the Pacific and the Institution of Engineers, Malaysia, the seminar attracted nearly 150 representatives from various sectors. Participants engaged in discussions surrounding AI technologies, governance, and strategies for regional cooperation.
In his address, Professor Dou emphasized the role of full-stack AI capabilities in driving industrial upgrading. He outlined BEDI’s strategic approach, which consists of “one AI foundation + two industry platforms,” tailored to specific cities and industries. This model aims to deliver practical digital-intelligence solutions that can facilitate significant transformations across sectors.
The Beijing Digital Economy Computing Power Center serves as a benchmark example of BEDI’s capabilities. This facility offers comprehensive services spanning data, computing, models, and applications, and supports innovation in the audiovisual industry within Chaoyang District. Furthermore, BEDI has collaborated with the China–Japan Friendship Hospital to enhance service efficiency through an agent development platform, showcasing a scalable foundation model.
At the Foshan AI-Enabled Traditional Manufacturing Demonstration Base, BEDI employs the Nanhai Guicheng Intelligent Computing Center to help manufacturers optimize operations. By utilizing full-stack services, the initiative aims to reduce costs, enhance efficiency, and promote global expansion, potentially generating hundreds of billions in revenue growth. This model serves as a practical guide for AI-driven transformation across Southeast Asia.
Throughout the seminar, Professor Dou reiterated BEDI’s commitment to “Ethical AI and Open Collaboration.” He expressed the organization’s intent to contribute to building the China-ASEAN AI ecosystem. Through technology transfer, joint research and development, and collaborative platform development, BEDI seeks to share the “China Approach” to AI-enabled industrial empowerment. This initiative aims to support the region’s digital transformation and foster a new cooperative landscape.
The discussions at the seminar reflect a growing recognition of AI’s potential to reshape industries and drive economic growth in the ASEAN region. As countries explore AI applications, BEDI’s experiences may serve as a valuable reference for achieving successful digital integration and fostering regional cooperation in the field.
