Health technology industry forum held in Lushunkou

A forum on the health technology industry was held at Xinchuang health technology town in Lushunkou, Dalian, a city in northeastern Liaoning province, on June 15.

Located in Lushunkou, Xinchuang health technology town is a project that aims to integrate the health sector with commerce and housing.

Officials said it focuses on the development of the health industry through emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data and augmented reality. They added that in the future, the health technology town would devote itself to the development of such diverse industries as medical manufacturing, health training, health sciences and technology and health services.

The forum invited nearly 200 people -- including government leaders, experts in the health technology industry and representatives of interested companies -- to participate in the conference, to communicate about the development of Xinchuang town. Organizers said the event laid the foundation for the rapid development of the town project.

During the forum, a signing ceremony was held between the town and 15 companies.