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中新社北京7月6日电 中国篮协6日晚发布消息称，刚在澳大利亚结束世预赛第三窗口期比赛、即将参加亚洲杯赛的中国男篮多人核酸阳性，国家队紧急征调5名国内球员飞往雅加达备赛。         The view of Kolkata, India Photo: VCG
China and India have considerable scope for cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), as their AI capabilities are complementary in many respects, a senior Indian investor told the Global Times in an exclusive interview.
There is considerable scope for AI cooperation in areas that address common global challenges, including healthcare, education, agriculture, climate resilience, industrial productivity and scientific research, always within the policy frameworks established by the respective governments and international perspectives on responsible and secure AI, Mahendra Swarup, founder of VG Capital and former president of the Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association, told the Global Times on Wednesday.
AI is likely to become one of the defining technologies of this century. India's strengths lie in software development, engineering talent, digital public infrastructure and entrepreneurial innovation. China has developed significant capabilities in AI applications, hardware, manufacturing and large-scale deployment. "These capabilities are complementary in many respects," Swarup said.
The veteran on the front line of India's venture capital investment sector made the remarks amid improving bilateral ties and a certain level of liberalization of Chinese investments in India.
Chinese investors have historically contributed to the growth of several successful Indian companies, especially start-ups. While investment activity has been moderated by regulatory developments over the past few years, there has always been underlying interest in the Indian market because of its long-term fundamentals, Swarup said.
"If the recent improvement in bilateral relations leads to greater regulatory clarity and business confidence, the Chinese investors will once again evaluate opportunities in India, although the general sentiment is one of cautious optimism," said Swarup.
Amid positive momentum in bilateral relations, Swarup noted rising opportunities for entrepreneurs from the two countries to engage in practical cooperation.
There are several areas where entrepreneurs from India and China could potentially complement each other's strengths, subject to the regulatory frameworks of different sectors in both countries, the investor said, highlighting areas including healthcare technologies, clean energy, electric mobility, advanced manufacturing, climate technologies, industrial automation, logistics and supply-chain innovation.
    Mahendra Swarup Photo: Chu Daye/GT
"In whichever sector the complementary strengths of both China and India can be brought together responsibly, they can create value not only for both countries but also for global markets," said Swarup.
India has recently shown signs of easing some long-standing restrictions on trade and investment with China, with Chinese experts saying that the move reflects the country's growing recognition of China's importance to its economic development, and a desire to create a more favorable environment for improving bilateral ties.
There has been a gradual policy adjustment, including easing restrictions on foreign direct investment (FDI) in e-commerce, allowing FDI from companies with Chinese ownership, The Hindu reported on August 1.
With India set to host a BRICS summit this year, Swarup also said that Indian and Chinese companies can work together to promote the interests of developing countries.
India and China are both major economies with significant experience in addressing the challenges of development at scale. Although each country has followed its own development path, there are areas where companies from both nations can contribute meaningfully to broader development across Asia, Africa and other emerging markets, Swarup noted.
There is considerable potential for collaboration in affordable healthcare, digital financial inclusion, renewable energy, agricultural technologies, education technology, infrastructure, supply-chain development and support for small and medium-sized enterprises. These are areas where scalable and affordable solutions can have a significant impact on improving livelihoods, the veteran said.
Partnerships that combine technology, entrepreneurship and long-term investment can help create solutions that are both commercially sustainable and socially impactful. "As two of the largest economies in the Global South, India and China have the opportunity to contribute positively to sustainable development through innovation, responsible investment and constructive commercial engagement," Swarup said.
。中国篮协当日介绍称，中国男篮已结束在澳大利亚墨尔本进行的世预赛第三窗口期的比赛，正备战7月12日开始的亚洲杯赛。

二 | 但在第三窗口期比赛期间，中国男篮出访队伍中陆续多人核酸检测显示阳性。中国篮协第一时间启动应急预案，根据当地和赛会政策，对阳性人员进行就地隔离观察和治疗，并安排队医和管理人员在墨尔本陪同照顾。据悉，中国男篮出访队伍中其他人员已于6日启程，前往印度尼西亚。为保证后续比赛任务正常进行，国家队紧急征调5名国内球员飞往雅加达备赛。目前留在墨尔本的人员若开赛前身体康复，将前往雅加达与队伍汇合。

中国篮协透露，在海外备战、参赛的中国三人篮球国家队队内也出现部分人员核酸检测阳性情况。目前中国篮协已协调专家团队为国家队进行远程医疗指导，并将全力提供各项支持与保障。2022年五人制男篮亚洲杯赛将于7月12日至24日在印度尼西亚雅加达举行，中国队与韩国队、中国台北队和巴林队同在B组。三人篮球亚洲杯赛于7月6日至10日在新加坡举行，中国三人男篮将于7月7日率先出战资格赛，中国三人女篮将于9日开始小组赛。

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