In her closing remarks, Rebecca Yang, editor-in-chief of China Daily Europe, emphasized that the forum marked an opportunity to begin deeper cooperation between the UK and China.

She highlighted the importance of refocusing technology on solving humanity's shared global challenges, rather than engaging in zero-sum competition. And she pointed to the need to break down barriers to cross-border collaboration by enabling the free flow of data and talent. Most importantly, she stressed that responsibility must guide innovation — ensuring that technological progress aligns with societal values and supports sustainable development.

Chen Yuehua and He Xiating contributed to the story.