China is promoting a role for itself in global AI safety efforts as the Group of Seven (G7) concludes a summit without Beijing. According to reporting from CNBC, China includes artificial intelligence in a global governance whitepaper released on Wednesday and says China is accelerating cooperation related to AI. Quartz reports that China’s top diplomat argues for new international AI cooperation arrangements, calling for a dedicated organization to coordinate AI safety and governance. Quartz also notes that the G7’s discussions include potential restrictions on access to U.S.-developed AI models, reflecting concerns about risk and security. While the G7’s final outcomes are not detailed in the provided summaries, both outlets frame the same sequence: the G7 meets without China, and Chinese officials respond by pushing for structured global cooperation on AI safety and governance. The accounts do not specify whether China’s proposals are formally adopted by other governments, but they indicate an effort by Beijing to shape the international debate around AI safety and access rules.