Transforming the Future

On 30th September, China Telecom Global participated in Submarine Networks World 2021, where our CEO, Mr. Donald Tan, delivered a keynote speech themed “Changes in subsea cables: An industry driven by the fusion of clouds & networks”. During the keynote session, Mr. Tan exchanged ideas with more than 800 global leaders from the submarine communication industry as well as other industries to discuss how cloud and digital transformation has impacted the ICT industry and its future development.

Themed “New Start, New Opportunities, New Accomplishments”, the Second China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo (CAETE) was held in Changsha, China from 26 to 29 September. To mitigate the potential risks of the pandemic, the expo adopted both online and offline formats, creating a cloud-based experience.

On 19 September, the Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development held its 2021 Annual Fall Meeting. Commissioners and special guests attending the meeting include the Commission's Co-Chair His Excellency President Paul Kagame of Rwanda, Co-Chair Mr. Carlos Slim Helú, founder of the Carlos Slim Foundation, Ms. Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, Mr. Zhao Houlin, Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union, Mr. Abdulla Shahid, Foreign Minister of the Republic of Maldives, and Mr. Qu Dongyu, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, who conducted extensive communication and exchanged ideas by focusing on topics such as "Unleashing the Power of Connectivity and Beyond" and "Pushing forward People-Centred Approaches for Universal Connectivity". China Telecom President Li Zhengmao was invited to the meeting and shared practices and considerations of China Telecom on "Unleashing the Power of Connectivity and Beyond".