Lily Qiu from China’s Peaceland Foundation on AI for Good in Action

On this special Humanitarian AI Today episode recorded in Chinese and English, Lili Qiu, Co-founder and Chief Supervisor of the Peaceland Foundation speaks with guest host, Brent Phillips, and Ankang Song, Executive Director at Global Youth Philanthropy, about the Peaceland Foundation’s aid work around the world and experimentation with AI.

As the global humanitarian community gathers for the AI for Good Summit in Geneva, this insightful interview offers Western organizations an exclusive window into how China's fast-evolving technology ecosystem is transforming disaster relief and healthcare. The discussion explores how Chinese non-profits are actively experimenting with cutting-edge AI, from deploying autonomous medical rescue ships to standardizing drones for wildfire and flood responses. The podcast episode highlights the dynamic partnerships driving these innovations, showcasing how Chinese organizations closely collaborate with universities and research institutions to test intelligent equipment in real-world disaster scenarios. It also addresses the operational agility required to keep pace with China's rapid tech advancements while keeping production and supply chain costs exceptionally low for underdeveloped regions. Most importantly, the interview serves as a bridge for international cooperation, offering practical advice on how Western and Chinese organizations can break through linguistic barriers, build mutual trust, and establish direct channels for meaningful cross-border collaboration.