Chinese President Xi Jinping on July 17 announced a set of measures aimed at supporting global artificial intelligence development and capacity building. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance in Shanghai, Xi said the World AI Cooperation Organization had been established in the city through joint efforts from multiple parties. He described the new organization as a major step by China in response to calls from the Global South and in mobilizing the international community to advance AI development and governance. Xi also laid out plans for the next five years, including 5,000 AI-focused training slots for participants from developing countries, the construction of international AI application cooperation centers for ASEAN, the Arab League, the African Union, CELAC, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, and BRICS countries, and the rollout of the “Mazu” intelligent meteorological early warning program in 30 countries.
Chinese President Xi Jinping on July 17 announced a series of measures to support global artificial intelligence development and expand international AI capacity building.
Xi made the remarks while attending the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference and the High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance at the Shanghai World Expo Center, where he delivered a keynote speech.
According to the statement carried by BlockBeats, Xi said the World AI Cooperation Organization had been established in Shanghai through joint efforts from all parties. He said the move responds to calls from the Global South and is a major step by China to unite the international community in advancing AI development and governance. He also described it as an important milestone in the history of AI development.
China sets out five-year support plan
Xi said that over the next five years, China will offer 5,000 AI-themed training places to developing countries.
China will also build international AI application cooperation centers for ASEAN, the Arab League, the African Union, the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, and BRICS countries.
In addition, Xi said China will promote the implementation of the “Mazu” intelligent meteorological early warning program in 30 countries.
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