From July 26 to 28, 2025, China successfully held the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance in Shanghai. Chinese Premier Li Qiang attended the opening ceremony and delivered an important speech.

The conference released the Global AI Governance Action Plan, which outlines 13 concrete and actionable measures aimed at promoting AI development and application while ensuring safety, security, and controllability. The Plan emphasizes respect for national sovereignty, fairness, and inclusiveness, and calls for international cooperation and collaborative governance in AI.

As the core driver of a new wave of scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation, AI is profoundly reshaping the global economic landscape and social structures. While AI presents unprecedented opportunities for development, it also brings tremendous risks and challenges.

The Chinese government has always attached great importance to the healthy development and governance of AI. As early as 2023, President Xi Jinping of China proposed the Global AI Governance Initiative, charting a blueprint and providing guidance for global AI governance.

The release of the Action Plan in Shanghai marks another significant contribution by China to global AI governance, establishing a comprehensive governance framework that spans philosophy, institutional mechanisms, and practical pathways. It not only addresses the current fragmentation in global AI governance but also offers China’s wisdom in shaping a........

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