China Will Engage With India's AI summit, With Caution and a Message on Tech

Beijing is sending a vice minister to the summit. It will bat for fair and equitable access and open-source models, observe, and stay low-key.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the West Lake State Guest House in Hangzhou, China, on Sept. 4, 2016. WANG ZHOU - POOL/GETTY IMAGES

The decision has now been finalized. A few days ago, the Chinese government confirmed it will send an official “Track 1” delegation to India to participant in the AI Impa…