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Forum in Beijing examines AI, global governance and international communication
A global governance and international communication forum was held at the Communication University of China in Beijing.
Experts and representatives from universities and research groups in 12 countries took part.
They discussed how artificial intelligence is changing global governance and international communication, as well as how countries can work together.
University president Zhang Shuting said the spread of AI is adding to gaps in access to technology and shortcomings in governance.
China's special representative for Latin American affairs cited 2025 China-Latin America trade of $549 billion, a record, and said China was carrying out 119 small-scale public welfare projects in the region.
The forum has been held five times and brings together researchers from different regions to discuss possible approaches to global challenges.
A forum on global governance, international communication and artificial intelligence was held at the Communication University of China in Beijing.
Participants from 12 countries discussed multilateral cooperation, international communication and AI governance.
The forum included keynote speeches and sessions on multilateral cooperation and new approaches to AI and global governance.
China-Latin America cooperation and the search for a fairer international order were also discussed.
The forum has been held five times and is described by its organizers as a bridge for building consensus among global think tanks.
- Who
- University, think-tank and research-institution leaders and scholars from 12 countries attended.
- What
- The 2026 International Think Tank Forum on Global Governance and International Communication discussed AI, global governance and multilateral cooperation.
- When
- Recently, according to the report published on October 31, 2026.
- Where
- The Communication University of China in Beijing.
- Why
- To discuss new approaches to global governance and international communication in the age of AI and support the building of a community with a shared future for humanity.
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The opening ceremony was followed by keynote speeches and thematic sessions.
Scholars discussed new patterns in multilateral cooperation and international communication, and new approaches to AI and global governance.
Li Huailiang said scholars from different regions shared a broad desire for a fair, just, inclusive and dialogue-based international order.
- Participating countries
- 12
- Host venue
- Communication University of China, Beijing
- Forum edition
- 2026
- Forum history
- Held for the fifth time
- China-Latin America trade in 2025
- US$549 billion
- Latin American public opinion
- 65% viewed China's influence in the region positively
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What people are saying
Artificial intelligence is profoundly reshaping the international communication landscape and models of global governance, while the intelligence gap and governance deficit are compounding.
China-Latin America cooperation contributes the strength of the Global South to building a more just and reasonable global governance system.
Only through sustained dialogue and communication between hearts can countries reduce misunderstandings, build consensus and move together toward a better tomorrow.