Francesca Bria Urges EU-China Cooperation on Technology

Francesca Bria, advisor to the European Commission and President of the Italian National Innovation Fund, recently participated in the Mingde Strategic Dialogue and discussed technological innovation, AI diffusion, and EU-China relations during a visit to China after 13 years. She highlighted risks from concentrated digital power, rising inequality, and dependency on critical minerals, and urged cooperation on clean energy, supply diversification, and shared governance. Bria said balancing economic development with community welfare is essential for future global governance.