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China's Xi Jinping AI alliance and openness push
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Chinese President Xi Jinping announced a new AI alliance called WAICO at a Shanghai conference on July 17, 2026, framing artificial intelligence development as requiring global collaboration and openness to support developing nations. The initiative positions China as advocating for inclusive, cross-border AI advancement rather than isolated national development.
- Xi Jinping launched WAICO (World AI Cooperation Organization) at Shanghai AI conference on July 17, 2026
- Xi called AI development a 'symphony of global collaboration' requiring openness across borders
- Alliance aims to support technological advancement in developing countries through shared AI progress
- Initiative frames China's approach as promoting international cooperation over isolated national AI strategies