Construction began Wednesday on the main facility of Zhongguancun (Western Beijing) Artificial Intelligence Technology Park. The park, set to open in the second half this year, is projected to generate an annual output of 10 billion yuan ($1.49 billion).

Located in Mentougou district, the park spans 800,000 square meters, with its first phase project covering 310,000 square meters. Workers have finished the exterior walls of the park's first phase, a 3.9 billion yuan project, and are now focusing on interior renovations. The park, designed with a sunken courtyard and winding waterways, aims to host more than 200 AI companies.

Mentougou district, formerly a major coal mining area in western Beijing, ended its "millennium-long coal mining history" in 2019. AI has since emerged as the district's leading industry, alongside ultra-high-definition digital audio-visual and cardiovascular medical devices.

The park, a key project in Beijing's "two zones" initiative, aims to advance the city's AI industry. It will develop an ecosystem centered on computing power, data and AI models while focusing on seven sectors: intelligent manufacturing, smart healthcare, AI-driven audio-visual technology, intelligent education, smart cultural tourism, robotics and intelligent transportation. By attracting industry leaders, the park is expected to drive innovation and accelerate the integration of AI across various sectors.

In addition to financial and technological support, the park will feature specialized industrial facilities, including three factory buildings designed for inspection, testing and small-scale production.

Zhongguancun Development Group and Mentougou district have established a 1 billion yuan AI industry fund to attract investment while fostering innovation and accelerating industry expansion.

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