Xi Jinping calls for international tech cooperation to tackle global challenges, amid simmering US tensions

  • ‘All countries ... need to open up and cooperate more in science and technology, and jointly explore methods to solve important global problems’ said Xi
  • Remarks come as China has been encouraging ‘indigenous innovation’ to reduce its reliance on imported technologies

Chinese President Xi Jinping addresses the general debate of the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly via video, in Beijing, China, Sept. 21, 2021. Photo: Xinhua

President Xi Jinping has called for international technology cooperation to tackle global challenges at a time when rivalry between China and the US is heating up.

Xi made his comments on Friday in a video speech to the Zhongguancun Forum in Beijing, an event the city uses to promote technology exchanges, saying China would take a “more open attitude” and take part in “global innovation networks”.

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