The Tech Policy Press Podcast Unpacking China's Global AI Governance Plan
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Aug 2, 2025 
Graham Webster, a lecturer and research scholar at Stanford University, shares insights on China's global AI governance plan versus the U.S. approach. He discusses the implications of both nations' strategies within the competitive landscape of technology. Highlights include observations from the Shanghai World Artificial Intelligence Conference, where China's integration of AI is showcased. Webster emphasizes China's collaborative tone against the U.S.'s dominance-focused perspective, revealing critical differences in regulation, enforcement, and the future of AI governance.
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Inside Shanghai's AI Conference
- The World AI Conference in Shanghai was a massive event blending industry and policy focus, especially around AI safety and applications.
- It attracted many Chinese participants and notable Western AI safety experts, illustrating global engagement.
China's Practical AI Focus
- China balances competitive awareness with a focus on AI for practical industrial upgrades.
- Unlike U.S.'s race-centric view, China emphasizes development and application over pure competition.
China's Collaborative AI Governance Plan
- China's Global AI Governance Action Plan emphasizes inclusive, multilateral cooperation through the UN with a developing world focus.
- It contrasts with traditional China tech policy by proposing a multi-stakeholder governance model including non-government actors.