Xi pitches China as leader of new global AI order, challenging US dominance

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At the World AI Conference 2026, Chinese President Xi Jinping promoted China as the leader of a new global AI coalition to counter US dominance known as 'Pax Silica.' China aims to build cooperation centers and training initiatives with the Global South to establish influence in AI governance.

At the World AI Conference 2026, China pushes for its own AI coalition in response to the US-led 'Pax Silica' initiative, and looks to develop training and 'cooperation centers' with Global South blocs