TOP BIT
China’s Premier Li Qiang (not an AI avatar)
China’s Premier Li Qiang has called at the country’s most important AI summit for the creation of a worldwide body to coordinate and regulate artificial intelligence. The aim: to drive technology transfer, set standards, and position itself as a counterbalance to the new US action plan.
The Details
📣 Multilateral vs. America First: While the US pursues export offensives and decoupling, China is advocating open AI access—especially for Global South countries.
🤝 Diplomacy in Shanghai: Delegates from over 30 nations are debating the structure and headquarters of a new organization. At the same time, China is showcasing the strength of its AI ecosystem with more than 3,000 products and 40 major language models.
🧠 China’s Vision: A unified governance framework, reduced fragmentation, enhanced talent exchange, and a global open-source AI community.
🛑 The Contrast: Three days earlier, Donald Trump unveiled a US plan focused on “anti-woke” AI models and reinforcing American dominance.
Why It Matters
Battle of World Orders: AI is a strategic linchpin. Whoever writes the rules will shape tomorrow’s markets.
China’s Offensive Strategy: Instead of merely reacting, Beijing is actively promoting its own vision for global tech governance.
Trust as a Resource: While the West emphasizes regulation, China sells openness—strengthening its influence in the Global South.
Background
The World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) is China’s premier tech forum. The push for a global coordinating body was first detailed there.
AI was enshrined as a new growth model in China’s 14th Five-Year Plan in 2020, and since then the domestic AI ecosystem has rapidly expanded—with home-grown chips, models, and robots—even under US sanctions.
📊 All Data & Details: CNBC, The Straits Times, SCMP
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