Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun noted that the organization emerged in July, when President Xi Jinping announced its establishment during the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) and the High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance.

Guo indicated that the initiative has received a positive response from the international community and includes 38 founding countries.

The spokesperson underscored that China, as the driving force and headquarters of WAICO, was the first to approve the agreement, reflecting its commitment to the entity’s advancement. The official affirmed that Beijing will continue to uphold the principles of joint consultation, shared development, and mutual benefit to boost the organization’s effective functioning.

Guo added that WAICO will prioritize practical cooperation and capacity-building for countries in the Global South, ensuring that all nations can share the opportunities and benefits derived from the development of artificial intelligence (AI).

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