China to Host Global AI Conference and Governance Meeting in Shanghai

Beijing. Chinese officials said on Wednesday that preparations are underway to host the World Artificial Intelligence (AI) Conference 2026 and a high-level meeting on Global AI Governance in Shanghai in July.

“China is eager to take this conference as an opportunity to further strengthen international cooperation on AI with all parties,” Deputy Director of the National Development and Reform Commission, Zhou Haibing, said at a press conference.