On May 20, 2025, the China-UK Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence (AI) was held in Beijing. The event was co-chaired by Director-General of the Department of Arms Control of the Foreign Ministry Sun Xiaobo and Director of the International Science and Technology Department at the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Chris Jones. Officials from the National Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Science and Technology, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, and the Cyberspace Administration of China, as well as from the UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, the Cabinet Office, the Department for Business and Trade, and the British Embassy in China attended the event.

The two sides had an in-depth exchange of views on the opportunities and challenges in AI development and their respective policies. Both sides expressed support for continued exchanges, mutual learning, and practical cooperation to promote the sound, safe, and orderly development of AI in both countries. The two sides agreed to maintain communication and coordination on global AI governance, advance the implementation of the Global Digital Compact adopted at the United Nations Summit of the Future, help developing countries strengthen capacity building, and ensure that AI develops for the good and for the benefit of all.