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FirstFT: China’s Xi Jinping pursues AI diplomacy to woo developing countries

Chinese President Xi Jinping is deploying artificial intelligence diplomacy to strengthen ties with developing nations, according to the Financial Times. The strategy includes offering AI technology and infrastructure to countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, positioning China as a leader in the global AI race while countering US influence.

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