# China–Southeast Asia programme trains teachers in AI and STEM

> A capacity-development programme held in Beijing from 17 to 23 August brought together more than 100 education policymakers, school leaders, teachers and experts from China and Southeast Asia. Participants examined how AI and STEM education could support rural teachers.

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- Published: 2026-10-06T08:59:02+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-07T00:54:52+03:00
- Event / data period: 2026-08
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A capacity-development programme held in Beijing from 17 to 23 August brought together more than 100 education policymakers, school leaders, teachers and experts from China and Southeast Asia. Participants examined how AI and STEM education could support rural teachers.

Discussions covered digital equity, AI literacy and technology use in rural communities. Visits to schools and education institutions offered examples of digital learning in practice, while UNESCO stressed that teachers remain central to turning technology into inclusive learning.

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Methodology: Only the event and publication date stated in the cited UNESCO primary source are used.

| date | label | description | status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-17 | China–Southeast Asia programme trains teachers in AI and STEM | Discussions covered digital equity, AI literacy and technology use in rural communities. Visits to schools and education institutions offered examples of digital learning in practice, while UNESCO stressed that teachers remain central to turning technology into inclusive learning. | occurred |

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## Sources

- [UNESCO](<https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/china-southeast-asia-programme-strengthens-teacher-capacity-ai-and-stem-education-rural-communities>) (Source checked: 2026-10-06; Published: 2026-09-30)

## Correction history

- 2026-10-07T00:54:52+03:00: German and Portuguese editions and translations of the data and correction explanations have been added to this article.

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