ZTE recently announced that its CEO, Mr. Xu Ziyang, spoke at the 2023 SDG Digital event, which was hosted by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). At the event, ZTE received recognition as one of the first P2C Champions by ITU.
In his speech, Mr. Xu talked about the company’s vision and efforts, confirming ZTE’s dedication to advancing digitalization and sustainable development. He stressed the importance of bridging the digital gap in underserved areas around the world. ZTE has committed to investing $400 million each year in information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure for Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), and Small Island Developing States (SIDS) by 2025, following the Partner2Connect (P2C) principles.
Mr. Xu emphasized that actions matter more than words and highlighted the significant progress made in fulfilling this commitment. He also expressed ZTE’s gratitude for being recognized as a P2C Champion.
ZTE’s Commitment to Sustainability
ITU recognized the crucial role played by the SDG Digital Advisory Group in making SDG Digital possible. ITU and UNDP thanked organizations like ZTE for their involvement in planning and preparation for SDG Digital, contributing to progress on the Global Goals through technology.
During this journey, ZTE reaffirmed its commitment to P2C, which promotes partnerships to achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through global cooperation in information and communications technologies.
Mr. Xu emphasized the importance of aligning P2C’s capabilities with each nation’s digital transformation strategies. He also acknowledged the rapid technological innovation, including AI, and reiterated ZTE’s promise to include everyone in the computing era.
As a driver of the digital economy, ZTE is dedicated to building connections and creating solutions that improve lives. Mr. Xu concluded by urging everyone to turn commitments into achievements through global cooperation and innovation.
ZTE remains dedicated to advancing sustainable development goals, supporting global digitalization, and empowering communities worldwide.
ZTE plays a vital role in connecting people worldwide through innovative technologies and comprehensive solutions. They serve a significant portion of the global population and aim to create a digital and intelligent ecosystem, ensuring connectivity and trust everywhere. ZTE is listed on both the Hong Kong and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges. For more information, please visit www.zte.com.cn/global.
Emman has been writing technical and feature articles since 2010. Prior to this, he became one of the instructors at Asia Pacific College in 2008, and eventually landed a job as Business Analyst and Technical Writer at Integrated Open Source Solutions for almost 3 years.
