On July 20, 2026, at the Shanghai World Expo Center, during the regular press conference of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, spokesperson Lin Jian recounted the achievements of the just concluded World Artificial Intelligence Conference to Chinese and foreign journalists. During the four-day conference, representatives from over 100 countries and international organizations gathered, with more than 150 forums, over 1100 domestic and foreign exhibitors, and more than 3000 cutting-edge exhibits. Behind the numbers is a global dialogue on how artificial intelligence can benefit all, and it is also a global governance plan starting from China.

Four measures lead the direction of global governance

  The current AI technology is accelerating iteration, and global governance is at an important juncture. This plan points out the direction for the development and governance of global artificial intelligence and has received widespread and positive response from the international community. The conference clarifies the direction of governance, helps bridge the North South intelligence gap, and promotes the acceleration of AI development in countries, especially in the global South.

29 countries sign cooperation organization agreement

The signing ceremony of the Agreement on the Establishment of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization was held during the conference, and 29 countries from Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Europe signed the agreement on site to become founding members. China advocates for significant progress in promoting the establishment of this organization, significantly enhancing the representation and voice of countries in the global South in AI global governance, which will become an important milestone in the history of artificial intelligence development. Keywords: high-tech news and information, artificial intelligence AI

Chairman's statement consolidates broad international consensus

About 80 countries and international organizations sent representatives to attend the high-level conference on global governance of artificial intelligence. China has issued a presidential statement based on extensive solicitation of opinions, fully consolidating international consensus. The conference held more than 150 special forums and dozens of bilateral exchanges and business negotiations, set up over 100000 square meters of exhibitions, showcased more than 3000 cutting-edge exhibits, built a supply and demand cooperation platform, and promoted the global flow of innovative elements. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that China is willing to work together with other countries to build a fair and reasonable global artificial intelligence governance system, so that artificial intelligence can truly benefit all mankind.Editor/Gao Xue