Action Plan for AI Cooperation and Development Released

On July 17, 2026, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) released the Action Plan for AI Cooperation and Development (the "Plan").

The Plan outlines eight initiatives across the areas of data, computing power, ecosystem development, AI enablement, talent, rules, governance, and ethics, namely: high-quality data supply, inclusive access to AI computing power, open-source ecosystem sharing, deep AI enablement, joint cultivation of digital and intelligent talent, joint development of rules and standards, collaboration on AI safety governance, and AI for Good. According to the Plan, China will deepen cooperation under the "AI plus" initiative, establish international industrial cooperation platforms, support digital and intelligent capacity building in developing countries, promote the standardized application and innovative development of AI agents, and advance AI-enabled applications in science, manufacturing, healthcare, education, agriculture, and governance, with the aim of fostering economic development, improving social governance, and enhancing people's well-being through artificial intelligence.



(Source: https://www.ndrc.gov.cn/xwdt/xwfb/202607/t20260717_1406562.html)

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