Beijing, April 8 -- A 14-day exchange and research programme on applying artificial intelligence (AI) to cross-border tourism cooperation between Vietnam and China officially opened on April 7 in Nanning, drawing nearly 30 officials and tourism business representatives from four Vietnamese provinces.

The programme, themed "Enhancing exchanges and cooperation in AI-powered cross-border tourism," is jointly organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism of China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and cultural, sports and tourism agencies of Vietnam's Quang Ninh, Lang Son, Cao Bang, and Tuyen Quang provinces.

During the programme, participants will attend intensive courses delivered by AI technology experts, China-ASEAN policy research...