WAICO 2026 Signals a Shift in Global Tech Governance2026-07-21
At the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, the creation of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO) signals that the era of unilateral governance is yielding to something more representative.
Beyond carbon bill: What the World Cup reveals about fair climate governance2026-07-20
When the final whistle blew at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, history had already been made in more ways than one. The tournament expanded to 48 teams, featured 104 matches across 16 cities in three countries, and became the largest FIFA World Cup ever held. Yet another record has drawn growing international attention: its carbon footprint.
Pakistan joins new global AI body as founding member2026-07-17
Pakistan has signed the founding agreement of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO), becoming one of 29 founding members of the new intergovernmental artificial intelligence (AI) body headquartered in Shanghai.
What China's Travel Boom Tells Us2026-07-10
According to data just released by China's National Immigration Administration, in the first half of 2026, China's border inspection agencies handled a record 369 million inbound and outbound crossings, a 10.8 percent increase over the same period last year.
The Digital Architectural Shift2026-07-08
The 2026 Global Digital Economy Conference held in Beijing from July 2 to 5 served as a compelling showcase of milestones shaping China's digital future, offering a blueprint for what organizers called a digital-friendly city.