Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke at the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) on Friday, highlighting the need for international cooperation in AI development.
Xi voiced China's readiness to pursue greater openness and practical action in AI development.
He stressed the importance of international cooperation, stating that AI development should not be a "solo performance" by a single country, but a "symphony of global collaboration," the South China Morning Post reported.
Xi mentioned the newly established World AI Cooperation Organization, which comprises 29 countries, including Russia, Pakistan, and Indonesia.
He also declared China's commitment to support AI development in developing countries over the next five years, with plans to offer 5,000 AI research projects, training, seminar programs, and "cooperation centers".
