China Unveils Global AI Governance Action Plan
China has officially launched its own national AI action plan, aiming to shape global AI governance and compete directly with the United States in the race to lead artificial intelligence innovation.
The plan was announced during the World Artificial Intelligence Conference 2025 in Shanghai, with Premier Li Qiang outlining a cooperative and open approach to AI development.
What’s in China’s AI Plan?
Global Cooperation: China proposes a new international body—the World AI Cooperation Organization—to create shared standards and promote responsible AI use worldwide.
Open-Source Focus: Emphasis on developing and sharing open-source AI technologies to make tools more accessible globally, especially to developing countries.
Digital Sovereignty: China plans to reduce dependency on Western AI hardware and software by accelerating partnerships between local chipmakers (like Huawei) and AI startups (like Zhipu AI, DeepSeek).
Governance & Ethics: The plan stresses safety, regulation, and ethical development of AI. It seeks to counter what it sees as “unregulated” AI expansion in the West.
China Vs. U.S. AI Action Plan
| Impact Area | China’s AI Plan | U.S. AI Plan |
| Global Role | Cooperative, multilateral | Nationalist, infrastructure-first |
| Technology | Open-source, inclusive | Proprietary, security-focused |
| Ethics | Governance-led, regulated | Deregulated, free-market driven |
| Key Partners | Global South, chip alliances | Private U.S. tech giants |
Overall, China’s approach is more collaborative and regulation-oriented, promoting AI as a “shared global good” rather than a national weapon or tool for dominance.
News Gist
China has launched a global AI action plan promoting open-source development, international cooperation, and ethical governance.
It proposes a World AI Cooperation Organization as an alternative to the U.S. AI strategy, emphasizing inclusion, regulation, and shared technological growth.
