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Chinese Consul General in Willemstad Zhang Kaibin Publishes Article Titled People-Centered, AI for the Positive and for Good: Working Together to Build a Just and Equitable Global AI Governance System_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic

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A Chinese consul general posted an article through China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs calling for a 'people-centered' global AI governance framework built on principles of equity and shared benefit. The piece reflects Beijing's ongoing effort to shape international norms around AI development and oversight.

Why this matters: China wants a seat at the table when the world writes the rules for AI. That is not surprising. What matters is that 'people-centered' and 'equitable' sound neutral but carry specific policy weight depending on who defines them. Beijing's vision of AI governance tends to prioritize state control and national sovereignty over individual rights and independent oversight. When competing governance frameworks are being built right now, the language countries use to frame them is not just diplomatic noise. It shapes what gets protected and what does not.

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