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World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization HQ to be located in Shanghai

An agreement to establish the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization was signed in Shanghai by representatives of 29 countries, with the headquarters to be located in the city. The initiative was first proposed by Chinese Premier Li Qiang, and the announcement came ahead of the World Artificial Intelligence Conference opening on July 17.

By Tertius News AI Desk 1 outlet · 2 articles Version 1 Coverage Jul 16, 2026 Published Aug 15

Lead

SHANGHAI, July 16. The headquarters of the newly established World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization will be located in Shanghai, according to a report by the Xinhua news agency, as cited by TASS. The agreement to create the organization was signed in Shanghai on July 16 by representatives of 29 countries, including Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Russian Minister of Digital Development Maksut Shadayev.

The new institution will be an independent intergovernmental international organization, adhering to the purposes of the UN Charter and upholding the principles of consultation, joint contribution, and shared benefit. The organization will prioritize human well-being, the report said.

Coverage Comparison

Both TASS articles cover the establishment of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization, with one focusing on the location of the headquarters and the other on the signing of the agreement. The reports detail that the initiative was first proposed by Chinese Premier Li Qiang at last year's World Artificial Intelligence Conference. At that time, Li Qiang warned that artificial intelligence could become the exclusive preserve of a handful of countries and companies unless the international community strengthened cooperation in the field of advanced technologies.

The announcement of the organization's establishment came one day before the opening of the World Artificial Intelligence Conference, which will take place in Shanghai from July 17 to 20. On July 17, Chinese President Xi Jinping will deliver a keynote address at the conference's opening ceremony. He is expected to outline China's position and present conceptual proposals on the development of artificial intelligence and the governance of the sector.

Key Claims

The headquarters of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization will be located in Shanghai.
The organization will be an independent intergovernmental international organization prioritizing human well-being.
An agreement on the establishment of the organization was signed by representatives of 29 countries.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang proposed the initiative to establish the organization at last year's World Artificial Intelligence Conference.
Chinese President Xi Jinping will deliver a keynote address at the conference's opening ceremony.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Grigorenko stated that Russia has consistently advocated for transparent rules for extraterritorial technologies, and that Russia is one of the few countries with its own large language models.

Perspectives

Russian Government

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Grigorenko expressed support for the organization, stating, "We have consistently advocated for the establishment of transparent rules for extraterritorial technologies. I am convinced that our active participation in the organization will help strengthen global technological dialogue and contribute to the effective promotion of Russian developments and expertise on international markets." He also noted that Russia is one of the few countries with its own large language models and that AI development in Russia is progressing rapidly.

How this outlet told it

TASS — English as of Jul 16, 2026, 3:30 PM UTC

Framing: Establishment of AI cooperation organization — Informative

Facts Included:

The headquarters of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization will be located in Shanghai
The organization will be an independent intergovernmental international organization
The organization will prioritize human well-being
An agreement on the establishment of the organization was signed by representatives of 29 countries
Chinese Premier Li Qiang proposed the initiative to establish the organization at last year’s World Artificial Intelligence Conference
Chinese President Xi Jinping will deliver a keynote address at the conference’s opening ceremony

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TASS — English as of Jul 16, 2026, 1:30 PM UTC

Framing: Establishment of AI cooperation organization — Informative

Facts Included:

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Russian Minister of Digital Development Maksut Shadayev signed an agreement to establish the World Organization for Artificial Intelligence Cooperation
Chinese Premier Li Qiang proposed the creation of the organization at last year's World Artificial Intelligence Conference
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Grigorenko's statement on the establishment of transparent rules for extraterritorial technologies
Russia is one of the few countries with its own large language models
The announcement of the organization’s establishment came a day before the opening of the World Artificial Intelligence Conference

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimThe headquarters of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization will be located in Shanghai.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jul 16, 2026, 3:30 PM UTC
ClaimThe organization will be an independent intergovernmental international organization.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jul 16, 2026, 3:30 PM UTC
ClaimThe organization will prioritize human well-being.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jul 16, 2026, 3:30 PM UTC
ClaimAn agreement on the establishment of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization was signed by representatives of 29 countries.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jul 16, 2026, 3:30 PM UTC
ClaimChinese Premier Li Qiang proposed the initiative to establish the organization at last year’s World Artificial Intelligence Conference.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jul 16, 2026, 3:30 PM UTC
ClaimChinese President Xi Jinping will deliver a keynote address at the conference’s opening ceremony.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jul 16, 2026, 3:30 PM UTC
ClaimRussian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Grigorenko's statement on the establishment of transparent rules for extraterritorial technologies was made.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jul 16, 2026, 1:30 PM UTC
ClaimRussia is one of the few countries with its own large language models.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jul 16, 2026, 1:30 PM UTC
ClaimThe announcement of the organization’s establishment came a day before the opening of the World Artificial Intelligence Conference.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jul 16, 2026, 1:30 PM UTC

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1 outlet · 2 articles consulted: TASS — English 9 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-15