BEIJING, June 5 (Xinhua) -- Artificial intelligence (AI) is not the exclusive domain of major countries, nor should it slide into an arena of confrontation, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Friday.

Mao made the remarks at a regular press briefing when answering a query related to AI.

A Magic Bot Z1 by Magiclab is seen during the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) at the Shanghai World Expo and Convention Center in Shanghai, China, July 29, 2025.  (File photo: CFP)

Mao said that AI is profoundly transforming production and lifestyles, and is a new challenge that humanity needs to face together.

China will host the 2026 World AI Conference (WAIC) and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance in Shanghai in July this year.

"We look forward to taking this conference as an opportunity to have in-depth exchanges and dialogues with all parties, strengthen global AI governance, and promote the artificial intelligence to serve the well-being of all mankind," Mao said.