Fu Ying responded at the Munich Security Conference to "Who can win the AI competition": AI innovation and development is not a sprint

On February 13, 2026, local time, former Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of China Fu Ying led a delegation of Chinese scholars to attend the first day of the 62nd Munich Security Conference, where she was invited to participate in the main forum "Risks and Rewards of the AI Race." When discussing how to understand and who can win the AI race, Fu Ying stated that "winning" implies the existence of a finish line, but the innovative development of AI technology is not a sprint. In the field of technology, especially AI technology, the latest models are always the best, and the next one will be even better. No breakthrough can ensure permanent leadership. Currently, Chinese and American companies each have their advantages in the field of AI. The purpose of technological development is to improve people's lives and enhance social welfare. If there is a lack of coordination and cooperation between major countries and leading enterprises, it will not only affect the development of advanced technology but, more critically, if the pace of technological competition and development comes at the expense of safety, it may lead to greater risks. (The Paper)