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Xi Jinping Launches Waico in Shanghai, China-Led Global AI Organization
On July 17, 2026, in Shanghai, Xi Jinping announced the creation of Waico (World AI Cooperation Organisation), an international AI organization led by China. During the World AI Conference—a global summit on artificial intelligence—the Chinese president called for multilateral, inclusive, and equitable AI development. According to Zeit.de, this initiative marks a split between two blocs: the Chinese-led Waico bloc and the American bloc. The United States and its allies remain skeptical of Beijing's vision.