Xi to Keynote 3-Day World AI Conference as US-China Tech Rivalry Heats Up

3 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 13

Shanghai will host Xi Jinping at the World AI Conference opening on Friday, marking his first appearance at China’s flagship AI summit.
The keynote underscores Beijing’s rising emphasis on artificial intelligence as competition with the US over advanced technology intensifies.
China’s Foreign Ministry announced the plan on Monday for the three-day conference, elevating the event’s political weight beyond a standard industry gathering.

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The 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance will be held in Shanghai from July 17 to 20. President Xi Jinping will attend the opening ceremony and deliver

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WAIC 2026: China’s Vision for Global AI Governance and the US-China Tech Race

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WAIC 2026, held in Shanghai from July 17-20, will make the city a global hub for artificial intelligence. Building on its strong reputation and past success in attracting large crowds and media attention, the conference is set to boost local tourism and hospitality. WAIC 2026 will showcase China’s latest AI achievements in models, hardware, robotics, and applications, aiming to attract both developers and enterprise customers. By serving as a comprehensive platform for innovation and collaboration, WAIC 2026 is expected to set new global benchmarks and shape future AI trends worldwide.

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