Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang on Wednesday called for deepening international cooperation in digital education in his speech delivered at the opening ceremony of 2025 World Digital Education Conference in Wuhan City, central China's Hubei Province.
Ding, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said the Chinese government attaches great importance to the development of digital education.
President Xi Jinping has said it is essential to implement the national strategy for the digitalization of education, build a learning society, and speed up the cultivation of large numbers of talent across all sectors and levels, Ding said.
China is speeding up work to build an educational powerhouse, Ding noted, stressing the need to further promote the digital transformation and intelligent upgrading of education, and establish a modern digital education system that is more equitable, of higher quality, smarter and serves lifelong learning for all.
This aims to strengthen education's fundamental and strategic role in the building of a modern socialist country in all respects, he said.
Ding also put forward four proposals for deepening international cooperation in digital education, namely, jointly building a high-level international open cooperation system for digital education, boosting the reform of education through digital technology, promoting inclusive sharing of digital education achievements, and strengthening the ethical and security guarantees for digital education.
Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Youth and Sport Hang Chuon Naron attended the opening ceremony and delivered a speech.
Prior to the opening ceremony, Ding visited an exhibition showcasing achievements in education digitalization and exchanged views with representatives from participating organizations.
Chinese vice premier calls for deepening international cooperation in digital education
Visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Saturday China is willing to work with Lesotho to strengthen exchanges on governance experience, enhance coordination in multilateral affairs, and advance the China-Lesotho strategic partnership.
Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks when meeting with Lesotho Prime Minister Sam Matekane in the capital of Lesotho.
During the meeting, Wang congratulated Lesotho on the 60th anniversary of its independence this year, and spoke highly of Lesotho government's efforts to prioritize economic development and steer the African country onto a path of sustainable growth. Since the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in 2024, the two sides have advanced cooperation under the 10 partnership action plans unveiled at the summit, successfully implementing a number of key projects to effectively promote Lesotho's development and revitalization, Wang said.
China stands ready to work with Lesotho to strengthen exchanges on governance experience, enhance coordination in multilateral affairs, and push for greater development of the China-Lesotho strategic partnership, he added.
Calling on the two sides to firmly support each other, Wang said that China will accelerate the implementation of its zero-tariff policy for African countries, including Lesotho, expand bilateral trade, investment and industrial cooperation, facilitate broader access of Lesotho's specialty products to the Chinese market, and continue to support Lesotho's national development.
China will continue to stand firmly with African countries, uphold justice for the Global South, including Lesotho, oppose unilateralism and acts of bullying, and work together to build a community with a shared future for humanity, Wang said.
On his part, Matekane said during the meeting that Lesotho cherishes its friendship with China and the strategic partnership between the two countries, and expressed gratitude for China's valuable support for the development of African countries, including Lesotho.
Lesotho firmly adheres to the one-China principle and resolutely supports China in safeguarding its core interests, he said, noting that his country stands ready to strengthen strategic mutual trust with China, expand people-to-people exchanges, jointly implement the outcomes of the FOCAC Beijing Summit, and deepen cooperation in areas such as infrastructure, manufacturing and energy.
Matekane stressed that China's zero-tariff policy for African products will inject new impetus into Lesotho's development. He also expressed Lesotho's willingness to strengthen solidarity and cooperation with China on multilateral platforms such as BRICS to jointly address global challenges.
On the same day, Wang also held talks with Lejone Mpotjoana, minister of foreign affairs and international relations of Lesotho.
China, Lesotho to strengthen exchanges, advance cooperation
China, Lesotho to strengthen exchanges, advance cooperation
