AI-Driven Construction of the Chinese National Community: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Building of a Governance Framework 
Lu Jiao

Youth League Committee of Xinjiang Normal University, Urumqi Xinjiang, 830017；

Abstract：The construction of the Chinese national community is a core strategic task for realizing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, while artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a pivotal technological force reshaping social governance, cultural integration, and development patterns. This paper systematically explores the interactive logic between AI and the construction of the Chinese national community, aiming to clarify the opportunities and challenges AI brings to this process and construct a scientific governance framework. Through a combination of literature review, theoretical analysis, and case study methods, the study finds that AI empowers the construction of the Chinese national community in three dimensions: enhancing economic integration (e.g., promoting coordinated regional development and industrial upgrading), strengthening cultural cohesion (e.g., innovating the dissemination of ethnic cultures and fostering shared values), and optimizing governance efficiency (e.g., improving public service accessibility and social stability). However, AI also poses challenges, including the risk of a digital divide, algorithmic bias and cultural homogenization, and data security and privacy risks. Based on these insights, this paper proposes a governance framework centered on "value guidance, technological regulation, and institutional guarantee," which integrates policy design, ethical norms, and capacity building to ensure AI serves as a positive force for the construction of the Chinese national community. This research provides theoretical references for the application of AI in ethnic affairs and offers practical insights for promoting high-quality development of the Chinese national community in the digital era.

Keywords: Chinese national community; Artificial Intelligence; Opportunities and challenges; Governance framework; National rejuvenation

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