China is a major player in the global AI industry, with a large role in model development, chip supply chains and manufacturing. Recent coverage spans new Chinese export curbs on AI technology, a Bloomberg Intelligence report projecting China could lead in core large language models by 2030, and Beijing urging agencies to mitigate AI-related job losses. The US and China also agreed to cut tariffs on about $30 billion of goods, set up an AI incident channel and open a dialogue on superintelligence, while Taiwan moved to tighten AI chip exports to China.
Germany: halting AI development not viable, urges US and China involvementGermany said fully halting AI development is not viable and called for the US and China to participate in related discussions and governance, arguing major countries must jointly address AI challenges.
How China Is Preparing for the Risk of AI Escaping ControlReuters explains how China is preparing measures to prevent AI from escaping human control, outlining regulatory and technical defenses and reflecting global emphasis on AI governance.
China Rebukes AI 'Fearmongering' Over Slowdown CallsAfter US tech executives urged slowing advanced model development and warned a Chinese advantage could threaten US security, China criticized such warnings as fearmongering in response.
Xi Presents China's AI Vision at BRICS SummitXi Jinping used the BRICS summit to promote Beijing's vision for artificial intelligence, aiming to challenge US influence and expand China's global role in AI through the summit platform.
I spent $4,000 on a robot dogThe author bought a Chinese-made quadruped robot for $4,000 and drew strong public attention and photos while walking it in June; biological dogs reacted warily. The story illustrates how consumer robot dogs are visible in daily life and raise social acceptance questions.
Chinese workers worry about AI replacementThe Journal Gazette reports Chinese workers' worries about being replaced as AI increasingly affects jobs, describing anxiety during adaptation and shifts in the labor market. The story notes this trend is changing work expectations and career choices.
Singapore weighing joining China-led AI body risks US retaliationReporting says Singapore is considering joining a China-led AI body but must weigh potential U.S. retaliation or diplomatic risks. This highlights the growing intersection of AI governance and geopolitics.
China Responds to US Claims of 'Malicious' AI DistillationWHEC reports that ahead of planned Trump–Xi talks, China rebutted U.S. claims of 'malicious' AI distillation, reflecting bilateral disagreements on AI governance and national security.
China's AI goals and Europe's choicesBruegel analyzes China’s AI goals and explores the implications for Europe’s policy and strategic choices, focusing on technological competition and governance impacts.
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