China's largest artificial intelligence conference kicks off in Shanghai with the agenda dominated by major local tech companies. Despite the deepening technological rivalry between Washington and Beijing, US electric car giant Tesla was represented at the conference, showcasing their humanoid robot to the public for the first time in China. Tesla CEO Elon Musk also participated in the opening ceremony via video link. His appearance at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai marks his latest effort to maintain close links to China, following a visit to the country in May. IMAGES