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
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
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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

Coco Feng
Coco Feng in Beijing

Updated: 3:43am, 25 Sep, 2021

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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
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
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