BEIJING: A truly inclusive digital future requires collaboration, mutual learning, and a shared vision, where technology is not just for the few, but for all.
As developed and emerging economies alike seek to leverage technology for sustainable growth, an increasingly relevant question is: Can China’s technology contribute to a more inclusive global digital future?
China has integrated technology into its national priorities, with tech exports, cross-border collaboration, and digital infrastructure projects playing a growing role in its global engagement.
One of the most notable areas where China is contributing to a more inclusive digital economy is affordable and scalable AI solutions. Many AI models today demand high-end infrastructure and expensive computing power, making them inaccessible to smaller players.
However, Chinese AI firms are changing this by investing in open-source platforms, lowering the barriers for businesses and researchers globally.
“Certain countries or regions struggle to build AI infrastructure on their own, we should actively encourage cross-border computing power sharing to support the large-scale adoption of AI,” said Bill Thomas, Chairman and CEO of KPMG International during the just-ended China Development Forum (CDF) 2025 held in Beijing.
Thomas highlighted that China’s rapid advancements in AI have undoubtedly reshaped the global discourse on this technology.
Take DeepSeek as an example-it has made open-source models more flexible, enabling easier deployment and implementation of AI while significantly reducing costs. –Agencies
