China placed international cooperation at the centre of the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance in Shanghai, where governments, researchers, companies and international organisations gathered to discuss the future of artificial intelligence. The conference produced new agreements, new technology initiatives and fresh commitments aimed at expanding AI access across the world. It also marked the launch of a new international body dedicated to AI cooperation and governance.

President Xi Jinping will present China's ambitious AI governance vision at a Shanghai forum. Huawei will debut its advanced AI computing system, showcasing domestic technological…

World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization to set up its headquarters in Shanghai

China will step up international cooperation on artificial intelligence, help bridge the global intelligence divide and promote sustainable AI development worldwide, according to…