China and African nations have announced a new two-year plan to deepen cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI) as part of their broader effort to build a “shared future in cyberspace.” The plan, released on September 28, 2025, outlines joint initiatives to expand AI research, governance, and capacity-building across the continent.

The framework, titled the Plan of Actions on Jointly Building a China-Africa Community with a Shared Future in Cyberspace (2025–2026), highlights AI as a cornerstone of the partnership. China pledged to support Africa’s digital transformation by cultivating AI talent, promoting responsible use of intelligent technologies, and developing governance frameworks aligned with global norms.

Among the initiatives, China will host annual China-Africa Digital Economy and Cybersecurity Seminars, offering training in AI, data security, and new technology applications. It will also expand cooperation through the China-Africa Exchange and Cooperation Center on Cybersecurity and Digital Economy, with a focus on developing local expertise in AI and digital governance.

On the policy side, Beijing pledged to implement its Global AI Governance Initiative with African partners, targeting risk management, security standards, and measures to prevent misuse of AI technologies. The plan emphasizes coordination at multilateral forums including the United Nations, G20, and BRICS to shape global AI governance rules with African input.

The document also envisions deploying AI in public services and advancing inclusive applications designed to benefit society broadly. China said it is ready to “empower AI to play a bigger role in the public sector” and promote technologies that “benefit all of humanity.”

The 2025–2026 roadmap marks China’s most detailed commitment yet to AI partnership with Africa, underscoring the role of digital cooperation in the Belt and Road Initiative and the broader China-Africa relationship.

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