BRI Expands Focus To Soft Power Sectors
Experts at the ninth International Academic Forum on the Belt and Road and Global Governance in Shanghai (hosted by Fudan University and the Silk Road Think Tank Association) urged expanding the Belt and Road Initiative beyond infrastructure into science, culture, education, health and digital projects. They highlighted investments in digital infrastructure and AI-driven education, saying such soft-sector cooperation can strengthen global governance and deliver citizen-level benefits.
Key Points
- 1Advocates expand BRI beyond infrastructure to include education, health, culture, science, and digital projects.
- 2Highlights digital and AI investment to help developing countries catch up and support green transition.
- 3Encourages projects delivering direct citizen benefits to build consensus and strengthen international governance mechanisms.
Scoring Rationale
Credible forum signals policy and investment shifts with AI emphasis, but lacks immediate technical or deployment specifics.
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