Tsinghua University

As one of China's most prestigious and influential universities, Tsinghua is committed to cultivating global citizens who will thrive in today's world and become tomorrow's leaders. Through the pursuit of education and research at the highest level of excellence, Tsinghua is developing innovative solutions that will help solve pressing problems in China and the world.

Peking University

Peking University is a cradle of top-quality and creative students, a major source of cutting-edge science and knowledge innovation. Peking University is committed to developing cross-disciplinary education and seeking new ways to refine the disciplines towards the greater goal of building a human community with a shared future and meeting national strategic needs.

Shanghai Artificial Intelligence Laboratory

Shanghai Artificial Intelligence Laboratory is a new type of research institution in China's AI sector, dedicated to conducting strategic, original, and forward-looking scientific research and technological innovation. The lab focuses on advancing fundamental AI theories and key technologies.

China Academy of Information and Communications Technology

Founded in 1957, the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (hereinafterreferred to as CAlCT) is a scientific research institute directly under the Ministry of Industry andInformation Technology (MllT) of China.

Institute of Automation of the Chinese Academy of Sciences

The Institute of Automation of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CASIA) was established in 1956. With intelligent science and technology as the main orientation, it is the overall leading unit of the "Artificial Intelligence Innovation Institute" first established by the Chinese Academy of Sciences. 

Beijing Academy of Artificial Intelligence

The BEIJING ACADEMY OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (BAAI) is a non-profit research institute founded in Beijing, China in November 2018. The organization is committed to promoting collaboration among academia and industries, fostering top talent, and focusing on long-term research on the fundamentals of AI breakthroughs. Serving as a collaborative hub, BAAI's founding members include leading Chinese AI universities, companies and research institutes.

China Center for Information Industry Development

China Center for Information Industry Development, founded in 2000, is a public institution under China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). Widely known as CCID, it consists of 18 research institutes including the Research Planning Institute, the Industrial Policy Institute, the Industrial Economy Institute and the Electronic Information Institute, operating business centers such as the China Software Testing Center and the China Electronic Science and Technology Exchange Center, managing over 20 wholly-owned or holding companies such as CCID Group, CCID Consulting (Stock Code: HK02176) and CCID Media. CCID has branches based in Guangdong, Jiangsu, Chongqing, Shandong and Hainan. CCID has a workforce of more than 2,000 people, over 51% of whom hold a postgraduate degree.

Shanghai Qi Zhi Institute

Shanghai Qi Zhi Institute (SQZ), founded in 2020 by Turing Award winner Andrew C. Yao, is one of the new research institutes in Shanghai. Its mission is to conduct cutting-edge research in basic science, with focus on AI, information security and quantum computing. Since its founding, SQZ has delivered outstanding results in these basic sciences as well as related interdisciplinary domains, laying a solid foundation for becoming an internationally influential institute.