# International technological and academic exchanges in China > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/international-technological-and-academic-exchanges-in-china > Updated: 2026-09-20T11:35:58.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. China has hosted several international exchange programs focused on technological innovation, the digital economy, and strategic development. In August 2026, eighteen STEM students from South Korean universities participated in an AI and digital economy exchange camp in Beijing. The program included visits to high-tech sites such as the Zhongguancun National Innovation Demonstration Zone and various technology firms to observe the integration of robotics and AI into urban infrastructure. Other academic and professional initiatives include a faculty mobility program for eighty professors from Ecuador’s Universidad Estatal de Milagro, focusing on e-commerce and digital marketing in Shanghai and Hangzhou. Additionally, a group of nearly eighty leaders conducted a program in early 2026 visiting Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen to study the Chinese market and the country’s transition from a manufacturing hub to a center for research and development. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-20: China hosts professional and academic exchange programs Academic and professional groups are conducting exchange programs in China, focusing on e-commerce, digital marketing, and strategic technological innovation. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/china-hosts-professional-and-academic-exchange-programs ### 2026-08-26: South Korean STEM students visit China for AI and digital economy exchange South Korean STEM students participated in a week-long exchange program in Beijing to explore China's AI, robotics, and digital economy developments and urban smart infrastructure. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-korean-stem-students-visit-china-for-ai-and-digital-economy-exchange --- Cite as: International technological and academic exchanges in China. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/international-technological-and-academic-exchanges-in-china