Nations agree on trustworthy, secure AI in New Delhi declaration

Chinese outlets present the New Delhi Declaration as support for 'sovereign AI', where each country controls its own data, standards and infrastructure. They say the call for 'digital equity' matches China’s push for fairer rules in global technology and less dominance by US‑based firms. They expect China and other Asian countries to deepen cooperation on AI research, chips and cloud services under the political cover of the declaration.

• •Chinese media claim the declaration strengthens the idea that every country has the right to build its own AI systems and manage its own data.
• •They say the focus on digital equity challenges what they describe as US‑led dominance of advanced chips, cloud platforms and AI models.
• •They argue that China can partner with India, ASEAN members and African states to provide AI infrastructure and training that is not tied to Western platforms.
• •They claim the declaration shows growing support for Global South countries to set their own AI standards instead of copying Western rules.
• •They say that future regional projects on data centers, 5G and AI research will likely be framed as carrying out the New Delhi Declaration.

African coverage describes the New Delhi Declaration as a possible turning point for innovation in the Global South if it leads to real investment and skills transfer. They stress that African countries want AI rules that protect citizens from abuse while still allowing local startups and researchers to grow. They expect debates inside African governments over how to balance new AI laws with the need to attract foreign technology partners and funding.