By establishing sovereign AI and digital sovereignty as legitimate fields of inquiry, this collection aims to provide critical analysis and evidence-based policy recommendations for navigating an increasingly contested digital landscape.
Through historical examination, theoretical seminars, and roundtable discussions, the Global South Academic Forum exchanged experiences on Chinese and African modernization.
From January 12 to 15, 2026, at the invitation of the local No More Battle of Okinawa: Life is Precious Association and the All Asia Movement Against Imperialist Domination and Aggression by the US and Japan (AWC), a delegation from the Global South Academic Forum, led by Secretary-General Xiong Jie, visited Ryukyu for research and investigation.
This exchange marks an important extension of the Global South academic community building initiative and signifies deepened dialogue and cooperation between mainland China, Taiwan Province, and Ryukyuan peace forces on anti-war and anti-U.S. military base issues.
The Global South Academic Forum anticipates that this in-depth dialogue will inject new intellectual momentum into the future development of China-Africa relations and the solidarity and self-reliance of the Global South.
This seminar explored how AI can move beyond cities to empower China’s counties, highlighting paradigm shifts, local industry revitalization, and practical technologies for inclusive development and grassroots digital transformation.
On November 13, the School of Communication and the Institute of International Communication at East China Normal University (ECNU) successfully held the International Communication Talent Training and Exchange Meeting as an important event of the Global South Academic Forum (GSAF).
The delegation’s visit spanned multiple fields, including academic exchange, media dialogue, and technology investigation, fully demonstrating the potential for cooperation between China and Ghana in academic, technological, and development areas.
Moving forward, “Nanfang Institute” will continue to leverage its platform role to promote greater exchange, mutual learning, and international communication of rural development experiences.
Western-centric bias in Large Language Models poses a direct threat to the national security of Global South nations.