Chinese ambassador Zheng Zeguang argues that artificial intelligence should be developed through international openness and cooperation rather than national competition. He says collaboration between China and Britain could bring benefits in areas including manufacturing, healthcare, research and AI governance, while helping address concerns over safety, accountability, privacy and human control.

The article cites the 2026 World AI Conference in Shanghai, attended by representatives from more than 100 countries and organisations, where Xi Jinping called for inclusive innovation and stronger global governance. Zheng says China will offer 5,000 AI training and seminar places to developing countries over five years, expand international cooperation centres and make its Mazu AI weather-warning system available to 30 nations; he also notes that China’s core AI industry exceeded 1.2tn yuan (£130bn) in 2025.