Air quality in cities and districts across Southeast Asia has reached hazardous levels in recent weeks owing to transboundary haze from wildfires in Indonesia.
Media advocates urge lawmakers to prioritise instead a comprehensive framework for responsible AI use, with safeguards on transparency, privacy, discrimination, labour impacts and environmental compliance.
A pledge made by President Xi Jinping that his country would cut greenhouse gas emissions by seven to 10 per cent by 2035 was described by some as too cautious. Observers say the plan does not reflect China’s potential as a clean tech giant.