China’s Xi pushes for global AI body at APEC in counter to US
Summary
Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed a global body to govern artificial intelligence at the APEC summit, positioning China as a leader in AI cooperation and trade, contrasting with the US approach.
Key Points
- Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed creating a World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization to govern AI use internationally.
- The proposal positions China as an alternative leader to the United States in trade and technology cooperation.
- Xi emphasized AI should benefit people globally and called for the free circulation of green technologies within APEC.
- The APEC meeting approved joint declarations on AI and ageing population challenges, with China hosting the 2026 summit in Shenzhen.
