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By: NewsRamp Editorial Staff
November 02, 2026
China Telecom Launches OneGrowth Initiative at APAC AI Summit
TLDR
- China Telecom's OneGrowth initiative and APAC partnerships give early movers an edge in AI infrastructure and cross-border digital services.
- China Telecom integrates cloud, network, and AI via Xirang cloud, XingChen models, and TeleAgent to enable cross-region computing and localized AI deployment.
- The summit promotes responsible AI and digital infrastructure to boost productivity and quality of life across Asia-Pacific communities.
- China Telecom's AI Flow transmits HD video at extremely low bandwidth, a fascinating innovation for connectivity in challenging environments.
Impact - Why it Matters
The OneGrowth initiative and the partnerships forged at the summit signal a significant push toward a more integrated and collaborative digital and AI ecosystem in Asia-Pacific. By bringing together major telecom operators, technology innovators, and industry customers, China Telecom is helping to accelerate the deployment of AI infrastructure, such as data centers and computing power networks, and to drive the adoption of AI applications across key sectors like agriculture, manufacturing, healthcare, and public services. This collaboration could lead to faster digital transformation, improved productivity, and enhanced quality of life for people in the region. Moreover, the focus on responsible AI governance and talent development ensures that the growth of AI is sustainable and inclusive. For businesses and consumers, this means greater access to advanced AI services, more robust digital infrastructure, and new opportunities for innovation and economic growth. The summit's outcomes also highlight the growing role of public-private partnerships in shaping the future of AI, setting a precedent for international cooperation in the digital age.
Summary
China Telecom hosted the China Telecom Smart APAC · AI Innovation Summit last week in Bangkok, Thailand, drawing nearly 400 guests from government, telecom operators, technology companies, and industry customers across the Asia-Pacific. The summit focused on AI development trends and cooperation in the digital and AI industries, exploring opportunities in AI infrastructure, technological innovation, and industry applications. A key highlight was the launch of the OneGrowth Global Collaboration and Co-Creation Initiative, with partners including Singtel, NTT, AIS, TRUE, ETL, MEASAT, and SenseTime. This initiative builds on the OneGrowth Global Cooperation launched in 2025 and marks a significant step in deepening China Telecom's regional ecosystem collaboration under the philosophy of "Open, Nurture, and Empower."
Dr. Chomparee Chompurat, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Thailand's Ministry of Digital Economy and Society, emphasized AI's role in driving Thailand's digital transformation and economic growth, highlighting the need for responsible AI governance, talent development, and international cooperation. Liu Ziqian, General Manager of China Telecom's Department of Science and Technology Innovation, shared the company's innovation practices, including its Xirang intelligent cloud with over 118 EFLOPS of computing power under unified management, the XingChen TokenHub aggregating more than 170 large models, and the development of XingChen AI foundation models and TeleAgent. Bill Chang, CEO of Nxera and Singtel's Digital InfraCo, discussed the evolution from "National AI Grid" to "Cross-border AI Corridors," underscoring the importance of coordinated computing power and connectivity.
Yin Jin, CEO of China Telecom Global, outlined the company's five-pillar cooperation strategy in Asia-Pacific, focusing on AI data centers (AIDC) and computing power, Token operations, vision network, satellite communications, and mobile services. The overseas edition of the TeleAgent platform will debut in Asia-Pacific, and China Telecom will promote its AIDC business through diverse cooperation models. The summit also featured insights from SenseTime, NTT Mobility, and AIS on taking AI innovation global, autonomous driving, and building AI infrastructure hubs. China Telecom Global signed MoUs with Thai operators AIS and TRUE, and its Satellite Communications Branch signed MoUs with MEASAT and Extend Networks for Tiantong satellite services in Malaysia. The event was covered by Media OutReach Newswire.
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