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China’s Xi says AI ‘should not be a solo performance by a single country’
At the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, President Xi Jinping urged for international cooperation in AI, warning against monopolistic approaches. He emphasized a 'people-centered' strategy and stressed that equitable access to AI technology is essential for developing countries. This comes amid rising competition between China and the US in AI advancements and semiconductor access, marking a significant moment for global tech governance.
MonitorConfidence: MediumMid term horizonCybersecurity risk: High
Published 18 Jul 2026, 12:20 UTC3 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Xi Jinping spoke at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai.
- He called for international cooperation in AI development.
- Xi emphasized equitable access for developing countries.
- Concerns were raised about AI governance, especially in military and criminal contexts.
- China's domestic AI ecosystem is expanding rapidly.
Interesting facts
- China's consumption of AI tokens has surged a thousandfold in two years.
- Xi's speech highlighted risks of prioritizing national security over global collaboration.
- China's access to low-cost electricity supports its growing AI infrastructure.