A spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry has said China is ready to intensify cooperation with all parties in building an open, inclusive and mutually beneficial ecosystem that ensures artificial intelligence becomes an inclusive public good accessible to all.

Lin Jian's remarks came as the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2026, which ends on Friday, released a flagship report that emphasizes how the global AI center of gravity is shifting to Asia.

Speaking on Thursday, Lin noted that China's AI core industry now exceeds 1.2 trillion yuan (170 billion) in scale, with over 6,200 enterprises driving innovation.

AI in China has rapidly transitioned from being a showcase feature at exhibitions to becoming an integral part of daily life and various industries, Lin said, adding that the country's achievements in AI stem not only from high-level self-reliance in science and technology but also its commitment to open collaboration.