Permanent Mission of China to the UN
Responses
In your opinion, what outcomes would make the first Global Dialogue on AI Governance a success?
The Global Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence should be guided by the principles of "inclusive and shared benefits, open and collaborative efforts, safe and controllable development, and contribution to sustainable development." Special emphasis should be placed on strengthening AI capacity-building and addressing the common concerns of the Global South. The Global Dialogue should serve as an important platform for policy communication, experience sharing, and international cooperation.
From your perspective, which of the following thematic areas identified by the General Assembly Resolution 79/325 for the AI Dialogue reflect your priorities for urgent action and active engagement?
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AI capacity-building;Social, economic, ethical, cultural, linguistic and technical implications of AI;Interoperability of governance approaches;Open-source software, open data and open AI models
Please briefly explain your selection.
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The Global Dialogue on AI should be a forward-looking, action-oriented, and truly inclusive process. It must go beyond technical discussions to address power asymmetries, capacity gaps, and long-term risks. By centering the needs of the Global South, championing openness, and embedding safety and sustainability from the start, the UN can help shape an AI future that is shared, cooperative, secure, and sustainable for all.
In your opinion, are there any cross-cutting or emerging issues not captured by the listed themes above? If so, please explain.
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Contributing to Sustainable Development - Long-Term and Holistic Perspective: AI should be developed and deployed in a green and low-carbon manner to support global climate and environmental goals. Member States must also take into account the long-term and systemic impacts of AI, including on energy consumption, ecological systems, employment structures, and social equity.
How are the governance gaps and related developments/advances in the thematic areas you selected above affecting your country, region, or sector? Please highlight the most significant challenges.
Safe and Controllable Development – Managing Risks: AI governance must balance development and security, ensuring innovation proceeds without exposing societies to unacceptable risks. A tiered and category-based risk management approach should be adopted, tailored to different contexts and use cases. Particular attention should be paid to preventing potential abuse of AI technologies, including in surveillance, disinformation, autonomous weapons, and fraud.
What role can the AI Dialogue play in advancing international cooperation on AI governance?
Inclusive and Shared Benefits – Bridging the AI Divide: The development of AI should aim to advance the shared well-being of humanity. It must adhere to the principles of fairness, inclusiveness, and non-discrimination. International efforts should help all countries — especially those in the Global South — close the intelligence divide and share the dividends of AI development. No country or community should be left behind or systematically excluded from AI's potential benefits.
What are some of the existing initiatives, partnerships, or mechanisms that the AI Dialogue should build upon or connect with, and what added value could the AI Dialogue bring?
Open and Collaborative Efforts – Opposing Fragmentation: All countries have the equal right to access, develop, and deploy AI according to their own development paths and national conditions. The Global Dialogue should oppose drawing ideological lines, forming exclusive blocs, or fragmenting global industrial and supply chains under the guise of AI governance. Greater interoperability of AI governance frameworks, norms, and standards should be actively pursued to reduce friction and enable cross-border cooperation.