SANYA, Oct. 24 (Xinhua) — The first edition of a new conference on international deep-sea science and technology cooperation opened on Tuesday in Sanya, south China’s Hainan Province.<\/p>\n
The 2023 Hainan Free Trade Port International Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Forum and Deep-Sea Technology Innovation Conference sees the participation of representatives from about 170 organizations and institutions worldwide.<\/p>\n
Themed “Focusing on the Deep Sea for a Shared Future,” it aims to serve as a platform for international in-depth exchanges and cooperation on deep-sea science and technology.<\/p>\n
During the inauguration ceremony on Tuesday, Liu Xiaoming, governor of Hainan Province, said that Hainan has made international scientific and technological cooperation a focal point in its mission to globalize its free trade port, and committed to open and innovative policies to facilitate more accessible and convenient scientific collaboration and cultural exchanges.<\/p>\n
He said that these efforts were aimed at nurturing a globally competitive innovation environment and attracting top-tier global research institutions and scientific talents, helping create a world-renowned hub for deep-sea scientific and technological innovation in Hainan.<\/p>\n
Amr Zakaria Hamouda, vice-president of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO and president of the Egyptian National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries, said that the forum would serve as a platform for exchanging knowledge, sharing experiences and fostering collaboration among nations.<\/p>\n
He added that it was through cooperation and joint efforts that the challenges presented by the deep sea could be overcome and the opportunities it offered could be harnessed.<\/p>\n
The three-day forum features multiple parallel sessions covering topics such as deep-sea technology, deep life, blue carbon cooperation, and the utilization and conservation of deep-sea mineral resources.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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