[Gyeongju APEC] Xi Jinping: "AI Is Crucial for Future Development... Let's Bridge the Digital Divide Together"

Xi Jinping, President of China. Photo by Yonhap News Agency

Xi Jinping, President of China, stated on November 1 that "Artificial intelligence (AI) holds significant importance for future development," adding, "China wishes to work together with Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member countries to bridge the digital divide in the Asia-Pacific region."

According to Xinhua News Agency, President Xi made these remarks during the second session of the APEC summit, held under the theme "Asia-Pacific Vision Prepared for Future Change" at the Gyeongju HwaBaek Convention Center on the same day.

President Xi also proposed that "fully implementing the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development will promote common prosperity for all people in the Asia-Pacific region."