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China calls for US–China cooperation on AI development and governance

Beijing: In order to promote the secure and systematic growth of emerging technologies, China has urged the United States to strengthen collaboration on global governance and artificial intelligence (AI) development. Even though both countries are

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Published 19 May 2026, 8:00 · Updated 18:12

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China calls for US–China cooperation on AI development and governance

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Beijing: In order to promote the secure and systematic growth of emerging technologies, China has urged the United States to strengthen collaboration on global governance and artificial intelligence (AI) development.

Even though both countries are still engaged in fierce technical competition, Chinese authorities stressed that AI is a shared global challenge demanding cooperation on regulations, safety standards, and threat control protocols.

The announcement coincides with Washington and Beijing's ongoing talks over AI safety ‘guardrails,’ which include initiatives to create channels of communication and investigate frameworks to lower dangers associated with advanced AI systems.
However, serious geopolitical disputes remain, particularly regarding semiconductor export limitations, data access, and leadership in frontier AI advancement. Despite these disagreements, both parties have recently expressed a cautious willingness to collaborate on AI governance to avoid misuse and unintended escalation hazards.

Analysts say the current remarks indicate a balancing act between competition in AI innovation and increased acknowledgement of the need for worldwide coordination on AI safety norms.

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