On the morning of January 10th, the press conference of the Boao Forum for Asia Innovation Report 2023 (hereinafter referred to as the "Report") was held at the Guangzhou International Campus of South China University of Technology. The report analyzes the global trends and challenges in technological innovation over the past year, with a focus on the cutting-edge technological developments in the world today, especially the position and role of Asian technological innovation in global technological innovation. The report was jointly completed by the Boao Forum for Asia Research Institute and South China University of Technology. Zafar, Policy Advisor to the Secretary General of the Boao Forum for Asia, presided over the press conference, Li Baodong, Secretary General of the Boao Forum for Asia, released the report, Zhang Xichun, Secretary of the Party Committee of South China University of Technology, delivered a speech, and Guan Yonghong, representative of the report writing team and director of the Intellectual Property Research Institute of the School of Law at South China University of Technology, provided an interpretation. In addition, Xu Xiangmin, Vice President of South China University of Technology, Chen Xiaoqi, Academician of the Royal Academy of Sciences in New Zealand and Dean of the School of Intelligent Engineering at South China University of Technology Wu Xianming, Gu Qizhi, Vice President of the China Patent Protection Association and President of the Guangdong Association for the Promotion of Knowledge Economy Development, Fu Fan, Director of Vivo Intelligent Interaction Technology, Deloitte China Management Consulting Emerging Technology and Enterprise Application Services Leading Partner, Deloitte China Technology Cheng Zhong, the executive partner of the media and telecommunications industry, and Du Lan, the president of the Guangdong Artificial Intelligence Industry Association, participated in the roundtable sharing. More than 200 representatives from the academic and business communities in Hong Kong, Macau, and Guangdong, as well as media reporters, attended the press conference. Li Baodong pointed out that in 2023, the world's unprecedented major changes are accelerating, the international situation is complex and ever-changing, and the global governance system is facing multiple tests; On the other hand, a new round of technological revolution and industrial transformation is deepening, and the global innovation landscape is undergoing profound adjustments. Technological innovation is driving the development of human society at an unprecedented speed. The rapid development of artificial intelligence technology is making digitization and intelligence increasingly changing the way humans live and work. People need to take action to address these challenges and opportunities, and make good use of these technologies to promote the progress and development of human society. Li Baodong summarized the current situation and trends of cutting-edge technology development in the world: firstly, in the global technological innovation "big triangle" pattern, Asia's innovation position is further strengthened and stabilized; Secondly, global technological innovation focuses on digital intelligence technology, and Asia's digital intelligence technology innovation capabilities are globally leading; Thirdly, countries should strengthen the top-level design of technological innovation and attach importance to competing for the leading position in global cutting-edge technology; Fourthly, global competition in cutting-edge technology is intensifying, and the technology ecosystem is facing integration and reconstruction in the face of tremendous changes; Fifthly, global technological innovation capabilities continue to improve, and comprehensive measures are needed to regulate technological innovation risks. Zhang Xichun stated that high-level research-oriented universities are an important component of the national strategic scientific and technological strength, shouldering the mission of achieving high-level technological self-reliance and self-improvement. As a "Double First Class" construction university that excels in engineering, South China University of Technology focuses on the mission of "building a strong country and what universities are", actively explores new talent training models, gathers strength to carry out original and leading scientific and technological breakthroughs, and strives to be a pioneer in the development of higher education in the Guangdong Hong Kong Macao Greater Bay Area. He emphasized that South China University of Technology will continue to work together with the Boao Forum for Asia, work with all parties, continue to deeply care about the world's technological innovation trends, and bravely pursue scientific and technological innovation