Reference News Network, July 27 report: Brazil's "Fórum" magazine website published an article titled "Artificial Intelligence Becomes the Stage of Sino-US Rivalry" on July 24. The author is Yara Vidal. The main content is translated as follows:
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become one of the main fields of rivalry between the two global powers. China advocates for a multilateral governance mechanism under the leadership of the United Nations, focusing on inclusive development, digital sovereignty, and using AI as a tool to enhance public well-being; while the United States adopts a strategy centered on geopolitical competition, implementing technological restrictions on China, relaxing domestic regulations, and supporting its own tech giants.
This reflects not only technological competition, but also the divergent visions between Beijing and Washington reveal opposing views on global governance models, political values, and the future direction of the digital order.
China has solidified its position through the "Global Artificial Intelligence Governance Initiative" proposed in October 2023. This document proposes an international rule framework to ensure that AI technology is safe, reliable, controllable, and fair.
The Trump administration of the United States announced its first comprehensive AI action plan since the Republican candidate returned to the White House on the 23rd of this month. One of the core pillars of this plan is strengthening export controls. The release of this plan coincides with the upcoming 2025 World Artificial Intelligence Conference and the High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance, highlighting the competitive situation between the US and China.
This conference is scheduled to begin in Shanghai on the 26th, with high-level representatives from more than 40 countries and international organizations attending. On the 24th, the spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated at a regular press briefing that China's hosting of this meeting is an important action to implement President Xi Jinping's "Global Artificial Intelligence Governance Initiative," aiming to create a technological trendsetter, application showcase, industry accelerator, and governance forum in the AI field.
The "Global Artificial Intelligence Governance Initiative" proposes an alternative model to counter Western technological hegemony. This proposal advocates for the establishment of a multilateral governance mechanism, supports the "people-centered" concept, digital sovereignty, global inclusive development, and mutual benefit, and suggests that the United Nations should serve as the core platform for international rule negotiations, widely involving developing countries from the Global South.
This document also calls for ensuring that AI remains under human control at all times and opposes technological blockades, urging the promotion of a more equitable technical access and regulatory system.
Under this framework, China has launched the "Friends Group on International Cooperation for AI Capacity Building," helping developing countries (especially in Africa) build capacity through technical training, exchanges, and joint research, aiming to enable the Global South to deeply participate in the formulation of international AI rules and reverse their long-standing marginalization.
Beijing seeks to establish a reputation as a credible leader in global norm-making, demonstrating that its governance path is more democratic and transparent. The "Global Artificial Intelligence Governance Initiative" serves as a defensive mechanism against Western technological encirclement, reinforcing the narrative that all countries have the right to independently develop AI.
The Sino-US AI strategies not only demonstrate a technological competition, but also reveal fundamental conflicts in global governance models. Beijing advocates for a cooperative and inclusive multilateralism and a path of fair development, while Washington bets on strategic dominance and the construction of an alliance system. The collision of these two visions will shape the future direction of emerging technologies and the global order. (Translated by Han Chao)
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