Africans urged to embrace technology and artificial intelligence for economic growth

The newly appointed Chinese Ambassador to South Africa,
Wu Peng, attends The Global Media Dialogue seminar hosted at
the University of Johannesburg.
Picture: Simon Majadibodu / IOL

In collaboration with the University of Johannesburg, China Media Group hosted The Global Media Dialogue themed ‘South Africa: Opportunities Arising from New Quality Productive Forces’, aimed at highlighting innovative co-operation between China and South Africa.

The insightful seminar took place at UJ’s School of Tourism and Hospitality meeting room, on July 24, with numerous experts and scholars sharing their views and insights on the designated topic.

The students heeded the call and graced the event, which was honoured by the presence of Wu Peng, the newly appointed Chinese Ambassador to South Africa.

Shen Haixiong, the president and Editor-in-Chief of the China Media Group, opened the seminar with a video speech, underscoring that Chinese modernisation has been significantly advanced through comprehensive reforms and opening up within China.

Full story at IOL.

By Simon Majadibodu, Tshegofatso Malatsi