Looking at Shanghai Together: City Scenes on the Eve of the World Artificial Intelligence Conference Opening

7/16/2026

The atmosphere is strong on the eve of the Shanghai Artificial Intelligence Conference, showcasing the city's appearance and preparations Follow the People's Daily client videos to feel Shanghai's excitement before the grand event opens

Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference and HighLevel Meeting on Global AI Governance and deliver a keynote speech. On the eve of the conference, the People's Daily client released a video, taking viewers to learn about Shanghai's urban landscape and the atmosphere before the event. This report is presented in video form, focusing on Shanghai's state of preparation on the eve of the conference. Its content mainly serves as background introduction to the upcoming AI event. The video was provided by the People's Daily client and was released on July 16, 2026.