Chinese President Xi Jinping calls for greater global cooperation on artificial intelligence, framing AI development and governance as an effort involving countries across the world, including developing nations. Speaking in connection with a major summit, Xi pledges increased support and engagement with other countries under China’s approach to AI. Multiple outlets link the remarks to the impact of American-led technology restrictions. They report that the curbs limit China’s access to some advanced technologies, pushing China to build its own expertise and accelerate domestic capabilities. The coverage also describes the broader context as intensifying competition between the United States and China in AI and other high-tech areas. While Xi’s comments focus on international cooperation and outreach, other reporting emphasizes that US restrictions are a key driver of China’s push to reduce reliance on external technology. Overall, the reports present Xi’s message as both a call for cross-border AI collaboration and a response to constraints on China’s access to cutting-edge tools and know-how.