China Proposes Global AI Governance Framework, Calls for Equal AI Rights and Ethics-First Approach

China launches AI framework and urges equal AI rights for all nations at Belt and Road forum.

Framework called Global AI Governance Initiative announced after US ban on advanced chips to curb China's tech advances.

China says it opposes ideological lines or exclusive groups that obstruct AI development.

Initiative calls for ethics-first approach to AI and preventing terrorist misuse.

China aims to position itself as leader of developing world with initiatives like Global Development Initiative.