China wants dialogue with USA for AI “oriented to the common good”

O spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry Guo Jiakun said at a press conference that the country has participated in the global governance of this technology with a “constructive and responsible” attitude.

“ We have always argued that a fair and reasonable AI global governance system should be built,” Guo said, adding that China is willing to maintain communication and exchanges with the United States through the channels of dialogue.

The spokesman considered this mechanism “an important route” to promote the development of AI worldwide “oriented to the common good and accessible to all” and stated that it is part of the construction of a bilateral relationship “strategic, constructive and stable”.

Following the meeting between US Presidents Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping last week in Washington, the two countries announced an agreement to establish a channel of dialogue on AI, aimed at exchanging views on the risks and benefits of this technology.

The next meeting under this mechanism is due to take place in November 2026 and a bilateral communication channel for incidents related to this area has also been agreed.

The AI gained weight in the meeting between the two leaders after Trump ignored the calls of industry officials to regulate this technology, in the fear that China would surpass the United States.

While the U.S. President stated on social networks that this technology should be “leaved as it is”, Xi argued during the meeting that it should be ensured that “stay under human control and benefit the population.”.

China reiterated its position on this emerging technology on Saturday at the United Nations General Assembly, where Chinese Vice President Han Zheng defended an AI “oriented for good” and with a “people-centered” approach that contributes to reducing the digital divide and benefit all countries.