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Against a backdrop of secular transformation, artificial intelligence (AI) emerges as the focal point of global technological innovation and a pivotal component in the development of new quality productive forces. While AI holds the potential to address numerous global challenges, it also carries the risk of exacerbating national disparities and widening the gap in social development. The Global South is at a crossroads, presented with both the opportunity to pursue the advancements of the “Industry 4.0” era and the challenge of confronting the dual burdens of the digital divide and the intelligence gap. How can the Global South bring the progress of AI technological innovation to bear and leverage it as a strategic asset, thereby gaining new international competitive advantages? As a member of the Global South, how can China spearhead digital economy innovation among fellow Global South nations? Furthermore, how can we steer clear of the “zero-sum game” and …