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UNITED NATIONS, May 7 (Xinhua) — China will support the central role of the United Nations in promoting global governance of artificial intelligence (AI), China’s permanent representative to the United Nations Fu Cong said Tuesday at a meeting of the Group of Friends for International Cooperation on AI Capacity-Building.
According to him, AI, as a strategic technology leading to a new round of scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation, is fundamentally changing the work and life of people.
Fu Cong recalled that in October 2023, China put forward the Initiative on Global AI Governance, proposing its approach to global AI governance – it should be discussed by everyone, promoted by everyone, and benefit everyone.
“Capacity building has long been a cornerstone of global AI governance,” he said.
In July 2024, the UN General Assembly (UNGA) adopted by consensus a resolution jointly proposed by China and the AI capacity-building core group. China has since launched the Action Plan on AI Capacity-Building for All and jointly initiated the establishment of the Group of Friends for International Cooperation on AI Capacity-Building with Zambia. These efforts aim to build broad partnerships and take concrete measures to implement the UNGA resolution and the Global Digital Compact, so that everyone can benefit from the digital transformation and no country or person is left behind, Fu added.
“When it comes to cooperation in building AI capabilities, China not only takes initiatives, but also takes corresponding actions,” the Chinese representative emphasized.
Fu Cong noted that since the adoption of the UNGA resolution, China has organized two productive workshops in Beijing and Shanghai, bringing together more than 180 participants from over 40 countries. These events have become valuable platforms for sharing best practices and discussing future actions on global AI governance.
In addition, last month, China and Zambia, on behalf of the Group of Friends, sent questionnaires to the wider UN membership and international organizations to gather their views and expectations on the Group. Based on the feedback received, China will regularly hold events to promote policy exchanges, knowledge sharing and practical cooperation.
China’s Permanent Representative to the UN reaffirmed China’s commitment to advancing AI for the good and for all.
“I am confident that through our joint efforts, we can contribute to a more inclusive AI development that benefits everyone,” Fu Cong concluded. –0–