On June 30, during an inspection tour on software and information service development in Liangjiang New Area, Hu Henghua (Deputy Secretary of Chongqing Municipal Party Committee and Mayor) and Zheng Xiangdong (Vice Mayor) visited Chongqing iResearch Digital Intelligence Technology Co., Ltd. ("iResearch") affiliated to AsiaInfo Technologies to gain insights into data element operation, consulting & planning services, etc. Gao Nianshu (Executive Director and CEO of AsiaInfo Technologies) presided over the reception, accompanied by Li Yunchuan (Vice President of AsiaInfo Technologies and CEO of iResearch).
Figure: Hu Henghua (first from left in the front row) leads an inspection tour to iResearch
At iResearch Innovation Exhibition Center, Hu Henghua gained insights into technological innovation and practical exploration in data element operation, research & consulting, large model and AI application. He expressed recognition for AsiaInfo Technologies and iResearch's close alignment with the strategy of "building China into a strong nation in science and technology", as well as their achievements in independent innovation. Hu Henghua emphasized the imperative to thoroughly implement the important instructions delivered by the General Secretary Xi Jinping during his inspection tour to Chongqing, with proactive measures required to seize opportunities and accelerate progress. He highlighted the need for enterprises to leverage their competitive advantages, enhance AI application, unleash the multiplier effect of data elements, and bolster high-quality socioeconomic development in Chongqing.
Gao Nianshu stated that iResearch, leveraging technological support from parent company AsiaInfo Technologies alongside its own R & D innovation and service capabilities, provides "growth-centered" services including consulting & planning, data mining, marketing support, and digital intelligence operation for diverse industries such as communications, government affairs, energy, transportation, education, healthcare, finance, automotive, media & entertainment, logistics and E-commerce. Deep-rooted in Chongqing, iResearch keeps in step with the "AI+" and "Data Element X" initiatives to accelerate technological innovation and scenario-based application. With digital intelligence capabilities, it is aimed to advance leapfrog development in Chongqing's software industry, reduce costs, boost efficiency and drive lean growth across local industries, and contribute to the construction of Chongqing's modern industrial system and national central city.
During the inspection tour, Hu Henghua presided over a work progress meeting for the "Starlight" Action Plan. He emphasized prioritizing AI agent as the primary focus and accelerating the implementation of "AI+" Initiative. Efforts must concentrate on attracting and retaining talents in Chongqing to foster innovation and entrepreneurship, while leveraging the Digital Chongqing's infrastructure to drive data element development and application through AI technologies. Additionally, improving the industrial ecosystem and optimizing the enterprise services are crucial for advancing the high-quality growth of Chongqing's software and information industry.
The "Starlight" Action Plan is a special initiative launched by Chongqing to implement the directives of the Municipal Party Committee, Municipal Government, and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology for advancing high-quality development in the software industry. In 2024, Chongqing Digital Intelligence Logic Technology Co., Ltd., affiliated to iResearch, was selected into the list of first model enterprises in Chongqing's "Starlight" Action Plan through its technologies, production innovation and practical results across multiple industries.
