Xi tells World AI Conference no single country should monopolise AI

At the 2026 World AI Conference in Shanghai, Xi Jinping opposed US-led AI restrictions, stating that artificial intelligence should be a symphony of international cooperation rather than a solo performance by one country. Positioning Beijing as a patron of open, shared technology, his remarks targeted Washington and the developing world. Additionally, reports indicate an 88.5% probability of a US visit by Xi before 2027, highlighting the geopolitical dynamics surrounding the governance of global AI technology.