Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming economies, governance, security, healthcare, education, and international relations. Beyond its technological capabilities, AI has become a strategic asset that will significantly influence global economic competitiveness, geopolitical power, and sustainable development throughout the twenty-first century. Consequently, the conversation is no longer limited to how AI should be developed. Still, it increasingly focuses on who governs it, who benefits from it, and how its opportunities can be shared equitably.
Against this backdrop, President Xi Jinping’s four observations on AI development and governance during his keynote address at the opening ceremony of the 2026 World AI Conference and High-level Meetings on Global AI Governance present an important vision for a more inclusive global AI ecosystem. His emphasis on openness, international cooperation, responsible innovation, and broader participation by developing countries challenges the notion that AI should remain concentrated within a small number of technologically advanced economies. Instead, China advocates
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