Xi seeks to turn China’s AI boom into global influence at Shanghai conferenceChinese leader Xi Jinping’s speech at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai signals the technology’s importance to Beijing as a powerful diplomatic tool.Chinese leader Xi Jinping is expected to promote “open-weight” AI, which can be easily shared with developing countries.Kevin Frayer / Getty ImagesJuly 16, 2026, 11:51 AM EDTSHANGHAI — In the global race to develop artificial intelligence, the United States and China are the clear leaders. But who set the agenda for the rest of the world?Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.
Xi seeks to turn China’s AI boom into global influence at Shanghai conference
Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s speech at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai signals the technology’s importance to Beijing as a powerful diplomatic tool.
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