Chinese Ambassador to Korea Dai Bing / Yonhap

Chinese Ambassador to Korea Dai Bing emphasized China's commitment to global artificial intelligence (AI) cooperation in a social media post on Thursday, following intense international debate over the recent release of a large AI model by the Chinese tech firm DeepSeek.

Dai, posting on X, highlighted China's role in fostering inclusive and sustainable AI development.

"At the recently concluded Paris Artificial Intelligence Action Summit, China, Korea, France and over 60 countries and international organizations jointly signed the ‘Statement on Inclusive and Sustainable AI Development for the Benefit of Humanity and the Planet,'" he wrote. "This statement expresses a shared commitment to the safe, sustainable and (the) equitable development of artificial intelligence."

The ambassador's remarks come as Korea intensifies efforts to shape its AI policies, balancing economic growth with ethical and security concerns.

While the specifics of the Paris AI Action are still under discussion, the statement's signatories have reaffirmed their commitment to responsible AI governance.

The launch of DeepSeek has drawn both interest and scrutiny, sparking discussions on AI governance and ethics. Dai underscored China's position as a "practitioner and advocate" of AI advancement, pledging continued collaboration with the international community.

"China aims to meet the broader expectations of the global community by fostering an open, inclusive, fair and non-discriminatory environment for AI development," Dai said. "Moving forward, we will continue working with the international community, including Korea, to ensure that the benefits of AI reach all nations and people."

Meanwhile, several Korean companies and government entities have taken steps to restrict or ban the use of DeepSeek's AI model, citing concerns over data security and ethical considerations.

The Ministry of Science and ICT has reportedly issued guidelines discouraging the use of DeepSeek's AI model in public-sector projects, while major corporations such as Samsung and SK Group have restricted its use pending further review.

DeepSeek has yet to issue a statement addressing the ongoing discourse surrounding its AI model.

Chinese officials have continued to stress their dedication to international cooperation in the rapidly evolving AI sector.