Beijing, July 13 -- President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping will attend the opening ceremony and deliver a keynote speech at the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance. The event will take place in Shanghai from July 17 to 20, serving as a platform to address the growing global dynamics of artificial intelligence.

Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian announced the details during a press conference on Monday. The conference will center on international cooperation and policy frameworks surrounding the rapidly evolving technology sector.

"President Xi Jinping will attend and address the opening ceremony, in which he will systemically elaborate on China's policies, position, visions...