China's commitment to sharing AI governance experience and fostering international partnerships
Another key milestone was the launch of the Global Call for AIM Global Centers of Excellence by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), aimed at accelerating AI application in manufacturing and promoting digital transformation across developing countries. This initiative fosters international collaboration and resource sharing to catalyze industrial AI innovation worldwide.
Jason Slater, chief of division of digital transformation and artificial intelligence of UNIDO, praised China's support in Africa, especially in Ethiopia, highlighting its efforts to establish centers of excellence, expand technology access, enhance individual skills, and strengthen local innovation ecosystems -- bringing AI benefits to those who need them most.
China's commitment to sharing AI governance experience and fostering international partnerships was also highlighted by the launch of "MAZU-Urban," an AI-powered early warning system for multi-hazard disaster prevention.
Donated to Djibouti and Mongolia, this system exemplifies China's approach to embedding AI solutions in global public goods, enhancing resilience in vulnerable regions.