China has officially opened its pavilion at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia in Italy. Titled CO-EXIST, the exhibition is curated by renowned architect Ma Yansong, founder of MAD Architects. The pavilion explores how traditional Chinese spiritual philosophies can engage with accelerating technologies in an era increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence and environmental transformation. Ma Yansong shared behind-the-scenes stories with us.