AI at a turning point: International signals and China's actions ahead of WAIC 2026

AI at a turning point: International signals and China's actions ahead of WAIC 2026

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres noted, "The world cannot govern what it cannot understand. The panel's report provides independent science, drawn from every region, and available to every government. Its message is clear: the potential is great, but the risks are real and the cost of waiting is rising. I urge all leaders to use this shared evidence to act together, and without delay."

Economic Watch: AI Emerges as New Growth Engine for China’s Industries

Beijing - Artificial intelligence (AI) is fast becoming a reliable engine of growth for China's industrial transformation. From factories and mines to classrooms and hospital wards, fresh AI applications are creating new businesses and reshaping the world's second-largest economy. The 2026 World AI Conference (WAIC) and High-level Meeting on Global AI Governance will take place in Shanghai from July 17 to 20, where officials and industry leaders…