India’s AI Impact Summit in New Delhi from February 16 to 20 is shaping up as a diplomatic hotspot, with China confirming plans for an official delegation amid signs of bilateral détente.
A senior official from China’s Science and Technology Ministry is tipped to spearhead the group, with visas in process as relayed by the Indian mission in Beijing. The Asia Group’s George Chen flags this as definitive proof of engagement.
Post-2020 border violence, ties plummeted with app prohibitions and economic decoupling threats. Revival traces to the August SCO summit where Modi met Xi, paving way for normalized flights and visas.
China’s multilateral activism, especially in AI policy, motivates this outreach. The festive Lunar New Year overlap poses logistical hurdles, but commitment prevails.
Joining Gates and Amodei, Chinese participants could spotlight shared challenges like AI ethics and regulation. This convergence matters: as AI superpowers, India and China must balance rivalry with interdependence.
Beyond headlines, it fosters people-to-people tech exchanges, vital for innovation ecosystems. In essence, the summit transcends technology—it’s a chapter in recalibrating one of Asia’s pivotal relationships.