China Unveils Global AI Strategy Following U.S. Plan Amid Intensified Tech Rivalry

China has stepped up its global ambitions in artificial intelligence, unveiling a sweeping action plan that calls for international collaboration on both AI development and regulation just days after the U.S. released its own AI agenda. Speaking at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, Premier Li Qiang revealed Beijing’s proposal to establish a global AI cooperation body — an effort widely seen as a countermove to Washington’s push for a tech bloc with its allies. The moves underscore the deepening rivalry between the world’s two largest economies, with China focusing on a multilateral AI “integration” plan, and the U.S. targeting support for domestic technology and reducing cross-border chip exports. Amid these tensions, former Google CEO Eric Schmidt met local officials in Shanghai, highlighting ongoing dialogue between key tech participants even as the regulatory divide widens.

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