China calls for Global AI cooperation at Paris Summit

China calls for Global AI cooperation at Paris Summit while highlighting China’s crucial role in AI governance.

China is ready to collaborate with other nations to advance development, ensure security, and share AI-driven progress while fostering a shared future for humanity, stated Zhang Guoqing, the special representative of Chinese President Xi Jinping, during an event in Paris on Monday.

Zhang, who serves as a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and as a vice premier of the State Council, made these remarks at the AI Action Summit, held from February 10 to 11.

Highlighting AI as a key driver of scientific and industrial transformation, Zhang emphasized China’s commitment to global AI cooperation and governance, maintaining a responsible approach.

He recalled that in October 2023, President Xi introduced the Global Initiative for AI Governance, offering China’s vision and expertise to guide AI development and regulation.

Zhang urged the international community to uphold the principle of AI for the greater good, strengthen cooperation in innovation, ensure inclusivity, and enhance global AI governance. He also extended an invitation to global developer communities for the 2025 Global Developer Conference in Shanghai, set for February 21-23.

At the AI Action Summit, leaders from over 30 countries and international organizations signed a joint statement advocating for inclusive and sustainable AI for humanity and the planet.

During a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, Zhang conveyed President Xi Jinping’s greetings and reaffirmed China’s commitment to strengthening ties with France over the next 60 years.

Macron, in response, appreciated Xi’s gesture of sending a special representative and reiterated France’s dedication to strategic autonomy. He expressed a willingness to deepen China-France cooperation, aiming to uphold global stability and address shared challenges.