Xi Jinping to Attend 2026 World AI Conference

Chinese President Xi Jinping is scheduled to attend the 2026 World AI Conference and deliver a keynote speech at the opening ceremony, which will be held in Shanghai from July 17 to 20, as announced by a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Monday, according to reports from the China News Service. This move comes as Xi works to rebuild his depleted top military ranks, having recently promoted two military officers to the rank of general, as reported by reuters.com. The conference will focus on global AI governance, a topic of increasing importance as countries like China continue to develop their AI capabilities, with some experts warning that the US needs to implement new strategies to counter Beijing's growing prowess in the global technology industry, especially AI, as discussed in recent news and analyzed in context with other regional developments, including the Myanmar Civil War Escalation and Xi Jinping Promotes Military Officers, Taps New Head of Disciplinary Body.

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