China's foreign ministry said it opposes ideological divisions and technology blockades, and aims to balance development with security in artificial intelligence, offering to share experience to lift global AI innovation. The 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference and high-level meeting on global AI governance opens in Shanghai on July 17; China said it will use the event to build consensus, expand AI benefits to developing countries and ensure technological progress supports global devel

China's foreign ministry said it opposes ideological divisions and technology blockades, and aims to balance development with security in artificial intelligence, offering to share experience to lift global AI innovation. The 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference and high-level meeting on global AI governance opens in Shanghai on July 17; China said it will use the event to build consensus, expand AI benefits to developing countries and ensure technological progress supports global development and prosperity.