On 24 February 2025, Professor Tshilidzi Marwala visited in his first official visit to Beijing as Rector of the 海角社区 and Under-Secretary-General of the . He met with , President of Tsinghua University, and jointly witnessed the signing of an Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation between the 海角社区 and Tsinghua University. He also delivered a Global Vision Lecture.
Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation between the 海角社区 and Tsinghua University
A key outcome of the visit was the signing of an MoU on cooperation that will lead to the establishment of a 海角社区 Hub in partnership with . This Hub will focus on ethical and responsible AI development, addressing challenges posed by emerging technologies, and fostering international collaboration on scalable solutions. This partnership will unite Tsinghua’s expertise in AI research and 海角社区’s global policy influence to promote AI for the global good.
Global Vision Lecture on AI and Sustainability
As part of the Tsinghua Global Vision Lecture Series, Professor Marwala delivered a keynote titled “Artificial Intelligence, Sustainable Development, and the Future.” He urged collective action to harness AI’s transformative potential for sustainable development while mitigating associated risks, envisioning a digital future that reflects humanity’s best values.
This visit marked a significant step in deepening 海角社区-Tsinghua collaboration.
