Sinograph诠字Understanding China's AI ecosystem — in their own words

Voices

Public statements from China's AI governance ecosystem, organized by topic

Understanding how to engage with Chinese AI governance actors requires knowing how they frame key issues publicly. This page curates notable statements from official speeches, government releases, and institutional publications — presented in Chinese with English translations. Statements are time-stamped and sourced; readers are encouraged to consult the originals for full context.

This is a curated selection of public statements, not a comprehensive survey of Chinese AI discourse. Curation involves editorial choices — different curators would select different quotes. Public statements reflect strategic communication, not necessarily private positions or operational intent. Readers are encouraged to consult original sources and triangulate with other perspectives.

International AI Cooperation

How should the world govern AI across borders? Chinese institutions are advancing a specific vision: multilateral cooperation anchored in the UN system, with new China-initiated bodies like WAICO as operational vehicles, and explicit emphasis on Global South inclusion. These statements from mid-2026 illustrate how different actors within the ecosystem frame this vision — and where engagement opportunities may exist.

Xue Lan (薛澜)

Chair of Academic Committee, Tsinghua Center for Strategy and Security; Dean of Schwarzman College; Director, Institute for AI International Governance

If AI governance loses its cooperative character, it will be unable to address cross-border risks. If it loses inclusivity, it will deepen the 'intelligence divide.' If it loses legitimacy, it will erode public trust. AI governance must therefore return to the correct track of global cooperation, building a global consensus and institutional understanding that treats AI governance as a 'global public good.'

Original:

人工智能治理如果失去合作性，将无法应对跨境风险；如果失去包容性，将加剧“智能鸿沟”；如果失去合法性，将削弱公众信任。因此，人工智能治理必须回归全球合作的正确轨道，形成将人工智能治理作为“全球公共品”的全球共识和制度认知。

薛澜：全球视野下的人工智能治理 (Tsinghua CSSS WeChat) · CommentaryJuly 18, 2026

Xiao Qian (肖茜)

Deputy Director, Tsinghua Institute for AI International Governance; Deputy Director, Center for Strategy and Security

The agreement on establishing the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization, signed by 29 countries, marks a significant milestone in moving global AI governance from principles to institutions, from consensus to practice.

Original:

由29个国家共同签署的《关于成立世界人工智能合作组织的协定》，是全球AI治理从理念走向制度、从共识走向实践的重要里程碑。

新华社·肖茜｜未来全球AI治理要管控风险，更要创造机会 (Tsinghua I-AIIG WeChat) · State media interviewJuly 17, 2026

Yao Qizhi (姚期智)

Dean, Tsinghua School of AI; Turing Award laureate; Member, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Our purpose is not to monopolize resources or leave others behind. But we must first open this door ourselves and position ourselves as leaders — only then will we have the capacity to help others, to help Global South countries, and to bring them into this AI-empowered world alongside us.

Original:

我们的目的不是想要独占资源，或者是把别人都抛在后面。但我们一定要自己能够先打开这个大门，让自己处于领跑者的地位，这样才有能力帮助其他的人，帮助南方国家的人，让他们跟我们一起融入这个AI赋能的世界。

专访图灵奖得主姚期智：推动AI普惠共享 呼吁全球协作 (Tsinghua AI School WeChat) · InterviewJuly 18, 2026

Zeng Yi (曾毅)

Director, Beijing Institute of AI Safety and Governance; Professor, Renmin University; Member, UN High-Level Advisory Body on AI

2 quotes

Five years ago, when we proposed building more ethical and safer AI, we discussed nearly every issue being debated today — yet none of these problems have been resolved. We need a platform capable of bringing together 193 member states to seriously discuss and solve these problems. There is no more suitable convener than the United Nations.

Original:

五年前当我们提出构建更合乎伦理和更高安全性的人工智能时，我们就已经探讨了今天讨论的几乎每一个问题，但至今这些问题中没有一个得到解决。我们需要一个能够汇聚193个成员国，共同严肃地探讨和解决这些问题的平台，没有比联合国更合适的汇聚方。

曾毅在联合国首届人工智能治理全球对话全体会议发言 (Beijing AISI WeChat) · UN plenary speechJuly 6, 2026

We need a global joint platform for frontier AI safety evaluation: shared testing environments, unified evaluation benchmarks, and joint red-teaming exercises. We must also advance capacity building, so that developing countries are not left behind in AI development and governance.

Original:

我们需要一个面向前沿人工智能安全评估的全球联合平台：共建共享测试环境、统一评估基准、开展联合红蓝对抗测试。我们还要推进能力建设，不让发展中国家在人工智能发展与治理进程中掉队。

曾毅教授在CGTN“智能文明”特别节目以“全球人工智能安全与治理”为题发表演讲 (Beijing AISI WeChat) · CGTN keynoteJuly 17, 2026

Leveraging multilateral mechanisms such as BRICS and the G20, we will actively contribute a 'Chinese approach' to AI governance. We will continue to uphold open cooperation and innovative development, provide solid support for AI legislation and policymaking, and work with all parties to jointly build an AI rule-of-law system.

Original:

依托金砖、G20等多边机制积极贡献人工智能治理“中国方案”。未来将继续坚持开放合作、创新发展，为人工智能立法和政策制定做好坚实支撑，与各方携手共建人工智能法治体系。

直面人工智能治理挑战！这场高级别研讨会聚焦 AI 善治 (CUPL WeChat) · Conference speechJuly 17, 2026