Representatives from more than 100 countries gathered at the AI Action Summit in Paris on 10-11 February, with 61 countries including China signing the "Statement on Inclusive and Sustainable AI for People and the Planet", a declaration supporting the safe, ethical and inclusive development of artificial intelligence (AI).
China has expressed its willingness collaborate on the development of AI, share technological advances and promote global digital governance. Zhang Guoqing, Chinese Vice Premier and Special Representative of the President Xi Jinping, stressed that China wants to build a common future for humanity in the field of AI.
However, the US and the UK refused to sign the document. US Vice President JD Vance warned in his speech that strict regulation could "kill the transformation industry", criticising European regulations for excessive legal and financial costs.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on the contrary, he stated that the declaration does not provide sufficient clarity on the global governance of AI a does not address national security issues.
China, meanwhile, has stressed that it supports open AI development and helps developing countries strengthen their technological capacities. A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun warned against politicizing trade and technology under the guise of national security.
The summit in Paris focused on public interest in AI, innovation, AI credibility and global governance. China also invited countries to participate in the World Artificial Intelligence Conference 2025which will take place in China and aims to create a globally recognised framework for AI governance.
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