China’s vision for global AI governance is inclusive

Artificial intelligence (AI) is already shaping the economy and society. It is approaching a critical juncture of development, governance and application. President Xi Jinping’s personal appearance at the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai was therefore closely watched. His landmark opening speech enshrined AI at the centre of China’s geopolitical strategy. China and the United States are the undisputed leaders of AI development, with very different approaches. Xi focused...