Chinese President Xi Jinping addressed the importance of global cooperation in artificial intelligence development at the World AI Conference in Shanghai. He emphasized AI governance as a collective responsibility, warning against the focus on national security that limits collaboration.
“The development of artificial intelligence should not be a solo performance by any single country but rather a symphony of global cooperation,” Xi said.
American restrictions have compelled China to foster domestic technological advancements, fueling competitive dynamics with the U.S. Xi advocated for equitable security concerns, suggesting they should not be paramount to those of other nations.
China aims to strengthen AI collaborations within regions like ASEAN, the League of Arab States, and BRICS. Offering 5,000 AI training opportunities to developing nations, Xi reinforced China’s readiness to support international education and engagement. Additionally, a Chinese-developed AI meteorological system for early warnings will be available to 30 countries.
A new intergovernmental organization, the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization, is headquartered in Shanghai, focusing on global AI governance with 29 countries, including Russia and Pakistan, as signatories.
The AI conference sees involvement from over 1,100 companies and 1,400 guests. Huawei, a tech giant, is showcasing its advanced Atlas 950 SuperPoD computing system during the event. Analysts observe China’s innovation in AI as a shift from trailing the U.S. to leading advancements. China’s strategic five-year plan, extending to 2030, underlines progress in science and technology, emphasizing AI.
China’s open-source AI models such as DeepSeek attract global interest, especially in the developing world, due to their affordability compared to the predominantly closed-source U.S. models.