China's Xi says AI should not be dominated by one country

Chinese President Xi Jinping waves as he arrives at the opening ceremony for the World AI Conference in Shanghai, China, on Jul 17, 2026. (Photo: Reuters/Ng Han Guan) 17 Jul 2026 11:14AM (Updated: 17 Jul 2026 11:20AM) SHANGHAI: Artificial intelligence should not be dominated by a single country, China's President Xi Jinping said Friday (Jul 17), urging international cooperation on its development at a major conference in Shanghai.Chinese AI models are catching up to the most powerful US offerings, while attracting global users with lower costs.But how to govern the booming sector has become a key topic, as concerns over the deployment of AI in military combat, or its use by hackers and terrorists grow."AI development should not be a solo performance by a single country, but a symphony of i