China, ASEAN to boost digital cooperation

China is set to deepen digital collaboration with members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in 2025 and beyond, with new frameworks and action plans aimed at further strengthening digital infrastructure, promoting cloud computing and enhancing artificial intelligence governance, said an official from the country's top industry regulator.

Xu Chaofeng, director-general of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology's Department of International Cooperation, said in an interview with China Daily that the nation aims to formulate a new five-year action plan with ASEAN on building a sustainable and inclusive digital ecosystem.

"The plan will prioritize digital, intelligent and green transformation, with the aim of strengthening policy communication, deepening development consensus and fostering a new digital industry ecosystem," Xu said.