TECHNOLOGYJul 13 · 12:00 UTCSCMP CHINAHoward Liu

Xi Jinping to attend World AI Conference for first time as China elevates tech push

President Xi Jinping will attend the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai and deliver a keynote address, marking his first in-person appearance at the event since its 2018 launch. His attendance highlights China's increasing focus on AI to drive economic growth, technological competitiveness, and global rule-setting.

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