🌐 In a bold move towards a connected future, China and African countries have unveiled a groundbreaking Action Plan for Digital Cooperation and Development! 🚀 Announced at the China-Africa Digital Cooperation Forum on Monday, this plan aims to boost cooperation and innovation in the digital sector.
Bridging the Digital Divide 🌉
Recognizing that digital development is key to modernization, the countries emphasized that a digital Africa can be a game-changer for global progress. By embracing technology, they aim to promote inclusive growth and sustainable development, paving the way toward the China-Africa Cooperation Vision 2035.
Seizing the Digital Era Opportunities 📱💡
They're all about catching that tech wave! 🌊 Strengthening digital cooperation and advancing modernization through digitization align perfectly with their shared interests. Together, they're building a high-level China-Africa community with a shared future.
Key Areas of Cooperation 🤝
To make this digital dream a reality, they've outlined six key actions:
1. Digital Policy Cooperation 📝
Exchanging ideas and policies to implement global agendas like the UN 2030 Agenda and the African Union Agenda 2063. They'll share experiences and learn from each other to create better digital policies.
2. Digital Infrastructure Cooperation 🛰️
Working together to build accessible and affordable digital infrastructure. Think next-gen mobile communications, satellite communications, data centers, and more! 📡
3. Digital Innovation Cooperation 💻✨
Joining forces on emerging technologies like AI, 5G/6G, and quantum communications. They're even planning to set up joint Centers for AI Cooperation! 🤖
4. Digital Transformation Cooperation 🔄
Using tech to boost sectors like agriculture, healthcare, education, and tourism. Over the next three years, they're set to implement ten digital transformation projects. 🌱🏥🎓🏖️
5. Digital Security Cooperation 🔒
Balancing development with security by collaborating on cybersecurity and data protection. They might even build a joint digital security lab! 🛡️
6. Digital Capability Cooperation 📚
Empowering people by enhancing digital skills and literacy. They plan to train at least 1,000 digital talents in the next three years! 🎯
A Call to All 📣
To make all this happen, they're inviting governments, businesses, academics, and financial institutions to join the party! 🎉 The more, the merrier in building a digitally connected world.
Future participants are welcome to hop on board and share in the opportunities this action plan offers. Let's embrace the digital future together! 🌟
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China and African countries issue action plan in the digital sector
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