Global AI governance will be at the center of discussions in Shanghai from July 17–20, 2026, during the World AI Conference (WAIC) and the high-level meeting on the global governance of artificial intelligence. China is presenting a strategy built around the principle “AI for good”: promoting human-centered development, reducing technological divides, and translating global principles into concrete cooperation.
Global AI governance: stated principles
China’s position emphasizes a people-centered, equitable, and secure approach. Faced with risks — safety concerns, ethical dilemmas, and unequal access — Beijing argues that AI must benefit everyone. In 2023
