China asks more countries to join World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization

From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja

The Chinese Government has called on more countries to join the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization.

This, the Chinese Government said, will enable the countries to explore more pathways for international cooperation on AI capacity-building and to promote global AI development for good and for all with concrete actions.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated this following the release of the Progress Report on the AI Capacity-Building Action Plan for Good and for All at the 2026 Global Governance Forum in Xiong’an, China.

Guo was particularly responding to the role of AI capacity-building in global governance during a regular press conference in Beijing.

Guo said artificial intelligence is an emerging field in global governance, and a litmus test for the effectiveness of the global governance system.

He added that the global governance system would not become more just and equitable without the collective capacity enhancement of the Global South, and would require concrete efforts to strengthen the representation and voice of developing countries.

“Looking ahead, we welcome more countries to join the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization, to explore more pathways for international cooperation on AI capacity-building, and to promote global AI development for good and for all with concrete actions,” Guo said.

The Chinese Foreign Ministry further said China advocates for respecting the digital sovereignty of all countries.

“We believe that every country has the right to possess the foundational capabilities for independent AI development, and to seek a development path suited to its national conditions and practical needs, one that enables AI to be applied in real-world scenarios, address real problems, and generate sustained value,” Guo also said.

Stating that as a responsible major country, China remains committed to providing global public goods in the field of AI, Guo said in 2024, China promoted the adoption of a United Nations General Assembly resolution on enhancing international cooperation on capacity-building of artificial intelligence, established the Group of Friends for International Cooperation on AI Capacity-Building, and released the AI Capacity-Building Action Plan for Good and for All.

“Over the past two years, China has taken major steps and practical measures to honour its commitment in advancing the above-mentioned initiative. Recently, at the 2026 Global Governance Forum (Xiong’an), China released the Progress Report on the AI Capacity-Building Action Plan for Good and for All, which systematically reviews the cooperation outcomes, practical experience and specific cases since the Action Plan was launched two years ago.

“The report identifies access to technology as the starting point and independent development as the goal, stresses the importance of demand-driven approaches, joint consultation and co-development for project delivery, and calls for promoting openness and open source and advancing AI models, data and talent in a coordinated manner,” he further said.

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