2026 marks the commencement of China’s 15th Five-Year Plan period, and artificial intelligence has been positioned at the core of China’s future development. Whether talking about scientific and technological innovation or industrial modernisation, AI is viewed as key to unlocking the future.

China is deepening its ‘AI Plus’ initiative. The national and regional governments at all levels are rolling out implementation plans for key sectors including public administration, manufacturing, healthcare, and finance, driving the deep integration of AI with the real economy.

And for businesses, AI applications are entering a phase of large-scale deployment. Cutting-edge technologies such as intelligent agents and robotics are undergoing continuous iteration, accelerating transformations in production and service paradigms. Businesses have almost universally adopted AI to differing extents in their daily operations, adapting to and harnessing the opportunities presented by new systems.

However, for many companies, multinationals especially, the ability to access and deploy desired AI programmes presents a significant and pressing challenge. Companies face compliance challenges ranging from cross-border data flows to algorithmic registration and ethical reviews.

Hence, to clarify market prospects, access pathways, and compliance essentials, this seminar will offer in-depth analysis of policy directions, industry trends, and regulatory priorities for foreign companies in China. The aim is to assist enterprises in seizing market windows and building sustainable competitive advantages.

Agenda

• 16:00 - 16:05 Opening Remarks
  • Maggie Yin, VP of Government Affairs, Data and AI Officer
• 16:05 - 17:05 Panel Discussion
  • Amanda Ge, Of Counsel, DLA Piper
  • Samuel Yang, Partner, AnJie Broad Law Firm
  • Wu Shenkuo, Associate Professor, School of Law, Beijing Normal University, Deputy Director of the Research Center of the Internet Society of China
• 17:05 - 17: 30  Q&A

What will be covered:

• Latest access requirements for generative AI and key compliance considerations for the entire process
• Policy-driven exploration of opportunities and implementation pathways for high-quality development in the AI industry
• Comparative analysis of domestic and international AI application environments