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China Advocates AI for Sustainable Growth in Global South

5/7/2025

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At the UN's Economic and Social Council meeting, discussions centered on harnessing AI for sustainable development in the Global South. China's envoy Fu Cong championed global governance and capacity-building, urging collaborative efforts to bridge digital divides and ensure that developing nations reap the equitable benefits of AI, paving the way for inclusive growth.

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At the UN's Economic and Social Council meeting, discussions centered on harnessing AI for sustainable development in the Global South. China's envoy Fu Cong championed global governance and capacity-building, urging collaborative efforts to bridge digital divides and ensure that developing nations reap the equitable benefits of AI, paving the way for inclusive growth.