On July 26, 2025, at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai, Chinese Premier Li Qiang proposed the creation of a global organization for AI regulation. He emphasized the critical need for international cooperation to manage the risks and opportunities presented by artificial intelligence. The proposal places special emphasis on the active inclusion of countries from the Global South in the process of developing common rules and standards. This initiative, covered by leading global media outlets including Reuters and the Financial Times, marks a significant step by China towards shaping the global AI governance agenda.
At WAIC 2025, China Proposes Creation of a Global AI Regulation Body
