“The development of artificial intelligence (AI) should not be the solo effort of one country, but a symphony played by the international community together.” Chinese President Xi Jinping participated in the opening ceremony of the ‘2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC)’ held in Shanghai on the 17th and expressed his opposition to US-led AI development and international cooperation. He took aim at the United States, saying, “We must prevent new unfairness in the AI ​​field,” and “I oppose excessively expanding the concept of national security or prioritizing the security of one country over the security of another.” This is the first time that President Xi has participated in the opening ceremony of WAIC, which began in 2018. This year's theme is 'AI Partners, Creating a Future Together', and over 1,100 companies will showcase 3,000 AI-related products and services over four days from today to the 20th. President Xi also announced a plan to establish new China-friendly countries and AI-related organizations, including BRICS, a non-Western multilateral organization, and to provide 5,000 AI-related training opportunities to developing countries over the next five years.