AI for good, future for all: How the world views China's AI vision

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On July 17, the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance opened in Shanghai, where Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the opening ceremony and delivered a keynote speech. As AI continues to reshape the global economy, society and governance, ensuring that AI benefits all of humanity has become a shared concern of the international community. Against this backdrop, China has advocated a governance approach centered on people-first, AI for good, calling for stronger international cooperation and contributing Chinese wisdom to global AI governance. How does the world view China's efforts to advance global AI governance? What do international participants think of China's vision of "AI for good?" CGTN spoke with guests from around the world at WAIC to hear their perspectives.

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