China's vice premier urges AI cooperation in meeting with Apple, Tencent chiefs

( October 15, 2026, 05:35 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook, Tencent founder Pony Ma and Baidu founder Robin Li were among the members of Tsinghua University's School of Economics and Management advisory board who met Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang in Beijing on Tuesday, state news agency Xinhua reported. Ding called for stronger international cooperation on artificial intelligence development and governance, describing AI as a key driver of technological and industrial transformation. He urged board members to support the establishment of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization to promote shared prosperity and security. The meeting followed the recent appointment of Nvidia Chief Executive Jensen Huang and AMD Chief Executive Lisa Su to the advisory board, which is chaired by Cook.Statement follows (in Chinese). ...

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