On September 28, Guo Jiakun, a spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, hosted a regular press conference. A foreign media reporter asked that one of the outcomes of the Sino-US summit was the agreement between both sides to establish an artificial intelligence dialogue mechanism, including communication channels for emergencies related to artificial intelligence. Before China established an international cooperation organization for artificial intelligence, it has always supported multilateral cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence, advocating for more comprehensive approaches, including the development of ethical guidelines and the establishment of relevant procedures to ensure that artificial intelligence is under human control. In contrast, the US position tends to focus on limited measures, focusing only on artificial intelligence security and warning mechanisms between specific entities. It seems that this new mechanism between China and the US reflects more the US approach. Mr. Guo, does China currently be adjusting its stance on international artificial intelligence governance? Is this bilateral mechanism sufficient to form a framework for global artificial intelligence governance?
Guo Jiaqun said that China always participates in global governance of artificial intelligence with a constructive and responsible attitude, continuously contributing Chinese solutions. China has always advocated the role of the United Nations as the main channel, aiming to establish a fair and reasonable global governance system for artificial intelligence.
"At the same time, we are willing to maintain communication through channels such as government-level dialogue via artificial intelligence and other mechanisms with the US. This is an important path for promoting the equitable advancement of global AI. It is also a necessary step in building a stable relationship between China and the United States based on respect, fairness, and reciprocity." Guo Jia Kun said.
According to the website of the Ministry of Commerce, from September 20th to 23rd, economic and trade consultations were held between Chinese and American economic teams in New York and Washington, D.C. Positive consensus was reached, contributing to the economic and trade outcomes of the meeting between the two heads of state. The person in charge of the Department of International Economic and Trade Affairs of the Ministry of Commerce provided an interpretation of the outcomes of these consultations.
In this round of negotiations, both sides agreed that under the Sino-US economic and trade consultation mechanism, Vice Premier He Linfeng and Finance Minister Beasen will establish a dialogue on artificial intelligence as the respective leaders of China and the United States. They held their first dialogue, discussing the risks and benefits related to artificial intelligence. Both sides agreed to hold the next dialogue before the end of November this year. Both parties also agreed to establish communication channels regarding artificial intelligence-related issues.
