At the China-Africa Internet Development and Cooperation Forum in Xiamen, China unveiled a comprehensive plan for digital cooperation with Africa, titled “Plan of Actions on Jointly Building a China-Africa Community with a Shared Future in Cyberspace (2025-2026)”. This plan focuses on five key areas: (1) digital economy development through investment in communication infrastructure like 5G and submarine cables, creating a “Cooperation Network” for Chinese Internet enterprises, and expanding “Silk Road E-Commerce” to promote African products; (2) safeguarding cybersecurity by strengthening emergency response cooperation, mutual trust through dialogue, and addressing data security and cross-border data flow risks; (3) building digital capacity through training in areas like e-commerce, cybersecurity, and AI, and hosting annual seminars; (4) advancing AI governance through dialogue, implementing the Global AI Governance Initiative, and coordinating positions in international forums like the UN and G20; and (5) enhancing online media cooperation via joint interviews, product exchanges, and talent development to promote the China-Africa narrative and a more inclusive global communication order.
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