4.6.1 The African side shares the vision of a community with a shared future in
cyberspace put forward by China, and supports the Initiative on Jointly Building a
Community with a Shared Future in Cyberspace. Africa takes due note of and will further
positively consider the Global Initiative on Data Security launched by China. We stand
ready to build on this Initiative to advance the formulation of global digital governance
rules, and call on the international community to jointly build a peaceful, secure, open,
cooperative and orderly cyberspace and a community with a shared future in cyberspace.
4.6.2 The two sides are fully aware of the strategic impact of data as a key factor in
economic and social development, and encourage businesses to cooperate in such areas
as development and utilization of data security products, data governance and personal
privacy protection. Businesses are required to respect local laws and not to use their
products or services to illegally obtain user data. Both sides oppose using information
technology to carry out large-scale surveillance against other countries. China will work
with African countries in the spirit of extensive consultation, joint contribution and shared
benefits to promote data security.
4.6.3 China will actively support Africa’s capacity building on cyber security and work
with Africa to carry out activities such as seminars and training on cyber security
emergency response, so as to enhance Africa’s preparedness and coordination in the
event of cyber security incidents.
4.6.4 The two sides will jointly expand practical cooperation in the internet domain,
strengthen dialogue and exchanges on internet laws and regulations, continue to
increase common understandings and mutual trust concerning the rule of law, and jointly
work for the improvement and development of relevant legal systems.
4.6.5 The two sides acknowledge that cyber crime is a common challenge facing all
countries and that the United Nations should continue to play an important role in
facilitating international cooperation on combating cyber crime. The two sides support the
work of the UN Ad Hoc Committee to Elaborate a Comprehensive International
Convention on Countering the Use of ICTs for Criminal Purposes and will work to
conclude a universal and authoritative international legal instrument at an early date.
5. Cultural and People-to-People Exchanges
5.1 Tourism
5.1.1 China will continue to advance tourism cooperation with Africa, and will support
making all African countries having diplomatic ties with China as approved destinations
for Chinese tourist groups to contribute to the revitalization of Africa’s tourism industry.
Africa supports China’s participation in the international tourism exhibitions organized by
Africa. China welcomes more African countries to participate in large international
tourism exhibitions such as the China International Travel Mart, and will hold seminars on
China-Africa tourism cooperation, with a view to building platforms for experience sharing,
products promotion and business negotiations. China will increasingly spotlight Africa on
Chinese media.
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