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Editor's Note: The next generation of emerging technologies is reshaping science, industry, and the global economy. Which innovations are most likely to transform our lives over the next five years? How can countries harness AI and innovation at scale while strengthening international cooperation? In this edition of The Hub, Wang Guan speaks with Stephan Mergenthaler, managing director and chief technology officer of the World Economic Forum, and Frederick Fenter, chief executive editor of Frontiers. Together, they explore the findings of the Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2026 report and discuss how AI is transforming scientific discovery, technology assessment, and strategic foresight. The conversation delves into the importance of innovation ecosystems, open scientific collaboration, and effective governance in an increasingly complex world. The guests also examine China's growing role in global innovation, its leadership in emerging technologies and patent activity, and the strengths of its innovation ecosystem.

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Top 10 emerging technologies of 2026: AI, innovation and China's growing global role