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China's Xi calls for more global efforts to guide AI, chides US for its curbs on tech sharing
By Chan Ho-Him And Han Guan Ng, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 17, 2026
· 4 min read
Development and governance of artificial intelligence should be a global effort, Chinese President Xi Jinping said Friday, while reiterating China’s objections to what he called the “overstretching” of national security concerns. Speaking at a conference in Shanghai, Xi said AI should not be domi...
Key takeaway “The development of artificial intelligence should not be a solo performance by any single country but rather a symphony of global cooperation,” Xi said at the opening of China's annual World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
San Antonio 's growing tech industry, with its own emerging AI sector, may find itself at the intersection of this escalating global competition. As China pushes for greater cooperation and investment in artificial intelligence, local businesses and research institutions may be presented with new opportunities for collaboration and innovation. The city's proximity to the US-Mexico border and its existing trade relationships with Latin American countries could also position it as a key player in China's efforts to expand AI cooperation with the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States. Furthermore, the University of Texas at San Antonio's strong programs in computer science and engineering may attract international students and researchers interested in AI, potentially creating a local talent pool that could contribute to global AI development. As the tech race between the US and China intensifies, San Antonio's unique location and growing tech ecosystem make it an important city to watch in the ongoing debate over AI governance and cooperation.
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Published: July 17, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Development and governance of artificial intelligence should be a global effort, Chinese President Xi Jinping said Friday, while reiterating China’s objections to what he called the “overstretching” of national security concerns. Speaking at a conference in Shanghai, Xi said AI should not be domi...
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