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World Artificial Intelligence Conference
Coverage of World Artificial Intelligence Conference in the Nexus archive.
- 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.