Feeling the heat in ASEAN? More than 60 million people in member states are still undernourished, marine resources are disappearing at an unprecedented pace, and agricultural output is under growing pressure from climate change. 🌾🌊
At this urgent moment, the big question is: can China–ASEAN cooperation offer real solutions? Ong Tee Keat, president of the Belt and Road Initiative Caucus for Asia Pacific, believes tech empowerment is the key. 🚀
Here's the lowdown:
- Food security: Leveraging advanced tech to boost yields in rice paddies and reduce hunger.
- Sustainable fisheries: Using innovation to protect marine ecosystems.
- Climate resilience: Applying data-driven tools to help farmers adapt to a changing environment.
According to Ong, China's technological strength and the Global Development Initiative could reshape the region’s future by bringing these solutions to the table. It’s all about aligning ASEAN’s needs with smart tech and sustainable growth — think better crop monitoring, eco-friendly aquaculture, and climate-smart farming. 💡🌱
For young professionals and changemakers in South and Southeast Asia, this is a call to stay informed and engaged. Watch how partnerships evolve, speak up for equitable tech access, and get ready to ride the wave of innovation that could define ASEAN’s next decade. 💪✨
Reference(s):
Ong Tee Keat: Why technological empowerment will decide ASEAN's future
cgtn.com
