China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs asserted that every nation has the full right to independently determine the direction and path of developing digital technology and artificial intelligence (AI). This statement reinforces Beijing's position in supporting global technological sovereignty amid intense competition between major world powers.
The Chinese side expressed strong opposition to all forms of political bullying that forces developing nations to choose sides in the adoption of digital infrastructure. Technology standard monopoly policies are seen as hindering the pace of global innovation and widening the digital divide between nations.
Through this official stance, Beijing encourages the creation of an inclusive, fair, and non-discriminatory global technological ecosystem. International cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence is expected to operate on the principle of mutual respect, for the equitable utilization of technology for the welfare of humanity.
