This two-volume set (CCIS 1700-1701) constitutes the refereed proceedings from the 7th International Symposium on Artificial Intelligence, ISAIR 2022, held in Shanghai, China, in October 2022.The 67 presented papers were thoroughly reviewed and selected from 285 submissions. The volumes present the state-of-the-art contributions on the cognitive intelligence, computer vision, multimedia, Internet of Things, robotics, and related applications.

This two-volume set (CCIS 1700-1701) constitutes the refereed proceedings from the 7th International Symposium on Artificial Intelligence, ISAIR 2022, held in Shanghai, China, in October 2022.The 69 presented papers were thoroughly reviewed and selected from 285 submissions. The volumes present the state-of-the-art contributions on the cognitive intelligence, computer vision, multimedia, Internet of Things, robotics, and related applications.

This book sheds light on various modes and dimensions of the linguistic landscape to fulfill diverse functions, transcending sociolinguistics to integrate with urban public image theory. This integration shapes city images and embodies the personalized innovative spirit and humane warmth of international metropolises. This book also applies urban branding theory, together with case analysis and fieldwork methods to study how Shanghai's image as an international metropolis is established th...

China and Africa have long shared a history of allegiance and contact points through global political forces from the time of colonialism and the Cold War. With China’s rise as the new superpower, its presence in Africa has expanded, leading to significant economic, geopolitical and cultural shifts. While issues such as trade, aid and development have received much attention, Chinese and African encounters through the lens of the visual arts and material culture is a neglected field.