🌏 Exploring China’s Innovation Landscape: Insights from GenAI Fund Partner Laura Nguyen

Our Partner Laura Nguyen recently spoke at the Asia Pacific Economic and Trade Corporation Forum hosted by  APEA (Asia-Pacific Entrepreneurs Annual Forum), marking her first-ever trip to China! 

From Wuhan to Shanghai, Laura shared her reflections on China’s innovation, business, and cultural dynamism — and how it connects to the growing collaboration between China and ASEAN’s AI ecosystems.

💡 Key Takeaways from Laura’s Trip:

1️⃣ World-class infrastructure & service culture – From spotless cities to next-level hospitality, China demonstrates how design and service excellence can shape experience-driven growth.
2️⃣ A new phase of business focus – Post-COVID, many Chinese companies are turning their sights to ASEAN and the Middle East for expansion, recognizing collaboration as the path forward.
3️⃣ Partnership-first mindset – Whether in robotics or AI, Chinese innovators are seeking trusted partners to localize and scale their models effectively across new markets.
4️⃣ Resilience and reinvention – Despite slower IPOs and economic shifts, the energy for innovation remains strong and forward-looking.

Laura’s reflections reaffirm our mission at GenAI Fund — to bridge innovators, enterprises, and ecosystems across Asia, driving meaningful AI collaboration and growth.

Here’s to building stronger ties between China and Southeast Asia’s AI communities — and many more global conversations ahead! 🌍✨

 

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