China promotes "open source" and "inclusive AI" as a global governance narrative, challenging US dominance. President Xi Jinping emphasized open-source development at WAIC, aiming to set global AI standards and attract Global South support, despite US export controls.
At China's premier AI conference, scholars and international figures called for greater global cooperation and development-focused AI regulations to prevent a widening digital divide. Representatives from developing economies cautioned against stifling early-stage AI progress.
The UN's AI for Good summit in Geneva focused on idealistic goals for AI, contrasting with US regulatory actions. Discussions highlighted concerns over corporate monopolies, global inequality, and the need for practical AI impact assessments, while activists protested Amazon's tech use.
The UN's Independent International Scientific Panel on AI reports that AI development is rapidly outpacing current governance systems, highlighting both benefits like drug discovery and harms like deepfakes and misinformation. The panel's findings will inform the UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance starting July 6 in Geneva.
Analysts suggest Hong Kong can become a hub for international organizations and set global governance standards, following Beijing's release of a white paper on its global governance reform initiative.
China released a white paper advocating for "more just and equitable" global governance, particularly in emerging areas like AI and outer space. Top diplomat Wang Yi stated the current international system is at a "critical crossroads" due to multiple crises, emphasizing China's support for changes aligned with current realities rather than rebuilding the existing order.
China is accelerating the establishment of a global AI cooperation organization, welcoming all parties to join, according to senior Chinese officials. This initiative contrasts with the U.S. approach, which focuses on restricting foreign access to its AI models and offering them only to "trusted partners."
중국 외교부장 왕이는 상하이협력기구(SCO) 창립 25주년 기념 리셉션에서 세계 다극화와 포용적 경제 세계화를 강조하며 SCO의 역할론을 부각했다. 이는 미중 전략경쟁 속에서 글로벌 사우스 국가들과의 협력을 통해 국제사회 영향력을 강화하려는 중국의 행보로 풀이된다.
China and Brazil held their 5th high-level strategic dialogue in Beijing, reaffirming cooperation on multilateral platforms. Brazil expressed a desire to jointly push for reforms in global governance and uphold the UN's authority.
Malaysia hosted an international seminar in Kuala Lumpur on the Global Governance Initiative's importance amid the rise of the Global South and reshaping of the world order. Diplomats, scholars, and experts from Asia and Europe attended.
The World Data Organization launched in Beijing on March 30, aiming to align national data policies, develop industry standards, and reduce compliance costs for multinationals. The organization has 200 members across 40 countries, including companies, universities, think tanks, and financial institutions. This launch adds to a growing network of multilateral bodies headquartered in China with international participation.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will participate in a full-format BRICS foreign ministers meeting in New Delhi on May 14-15, hosted by India. The meeting will discuss international issues and global governance, with focus on preparing for the 18th BRICS summit scheduled for September. Lavrov will also hold bilateral talks with Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.
A Hong Kong official has said the city's biggest contribution to a new Global Governance Initiative would be the successful implementation of the one country, two systems model, describing it as a possible model for other countries and regions for conflict resolution. The initiative was unveiled last September to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the United Nations.
