UN adopts China's AI resolution to boost global cooperation: spokeswoman

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UN adopts China's AI resolution to boost global cooperation: spokeswoman

2024-07-02 16:37 Last Updated At：22:27

China's initiative to enhance international cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI) received unanimous support at the United Nations General Assembly, marking a significant milestone in global efforts to foster AI capacity-building, according to a Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning.

Mao briefed reporters at a regular press briefing about the resolution passed during the 78th session of the UN General Assembly on July 1.

"On July 1, the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly unanimously adopted the China-proposed resolution to enhance international cooperation on capacity-building of artificial intelligence, co-sponsored by over 140 countries. This reflects a broad consensus among nations to strengthen AI capacity building, and underscores their political resolve to bridge digital divides through unity and cooperation," Mao stated.

"The resolution advocates for human-centered AI development, promoting benevolent applications to benefit humanity. It prioritizes capacity building, emphasizing increased representation and voice for developing countries in global AI governance. The resolution also calls for a fair, non-discriminatory business environment and supports the UN's pivotal role, urging practical international cooperation to assist developing countries in AI capacity building for sustainable development," Mao emphasized.

"As the proposer of the resolution, China upheld the principles of transparency, openness, and inclusiveness during negotiations, incorporating reasonable suggestions to bridge differences and earning full affirmation from member states. The adoption of the resolution highlights the international community's strong commitment to capacity building, especially in developing countries, and their significant interest in global AI governance," Mao added.

"China deeply appreciates the robust support from all member states for the resolution and their substantial contributions to its adoption. China is prepared to capitalize on this momentum to strengthen cooperation with the international community, facilitate the resolution's implementation, accelerate related capacities in partner countries within the UN framework, and contribute to achieving the UN's 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda, fostering a shared future for humanity," the spokeswoman concluded.

Tajik scholars highlight growing China-Tajikistan economic cooperation

2024-07-04 19:41 Last Updated At：20:07

Tajik scholars highlighted the rapid growth of economic cooperation between Tajikistan and its main trading partner China, while anticipating a new chapter of bilateral ties following President Xi Jinping's visit to the central Asian country.

From July 2 to 6, Xi is scheduled to attend the 24th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Astana, and pay state visits to Kazakhstan and Tajikistan at the invitation of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of the Republic of Kazakhstan and President Emomali Rahmon of the Republic of Tajikistan.

According to Sharif Rahimzoda, director of the Institute of Economics and Demography of the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan, China is one of Tajikistan's most important trading partners and the relationship is expected to further grow.

"Undoubtedly, during President Xi's visit, the two countries will sign new agreements on new cooperation areas and attract more investments, thus fostering closer economic cooperation relations. More enterprises and investment projects will be involved in implementing the strategic plans outlined by the leaders of the two countries, such as the development of digital economy and green economy, and the application of digital technologies in various sectors of the national economy," Rahimzoda said in an interview with the China Media Group (CMG) in Duschanbe on Tuesday.

"With assistance from China, we have successfully embarked on a new path to modernization up to international standards. A mere decade ago, it was hard to imagine that Tajikistan should be able to produce cement independently, yet today, with China's help, we are already able to export cement to other countries. And Tajikistan used to have limited gold mining capacity, but with the help of China's investment, our gold mining capacity has significantly improved, which has effectively promoted our economic development," said Rahmon Ulmasov, professor at the Russian-Tajik (Slavonic) University, in an interview with CMG also in Duschanbe on Tuesday.

"I believe that President Xi Jinping's current visit will open a new chapter in China-Tajikistan relations and determine the orientation of cooperative development between our countries in the next three to four decades," Ulmasov said.