UN accessibility resolution China speaks for 47 nations

Oct 5

CCTV reports that the UN Human Rights Council's 63rd session adopted by consensus on October 5 a China-proposed accessibility resolution presented on behalf of 47 countries. China's representative says it addresses population ageing, accessible and age-friendly environments, and opportunities and risks from technologies such as artificial intelligence. It calls for innovation, inclusion, openness, fairness, safety and reliability in digital technology and accessible information exchange. The report says participants regard technical assistance and international cooperation as meeting developing countries' needs.

The UN Human Rights Council's 63rd session adopts by consensus an accessibility resolution proposed by China on behalf of 47 countries on October 5. CCTV says it addresses population ageing, accessible and age-friendly environments, and opportunities and risks from technologies such as AI. China's representative calls for inclusive, open, fair, safe and reliable digital technology and accessible information exchange. Technical assistance and international cooperation are presented as meeting developing countries' needs.