China AI Rivalry Usa

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Analysis

How it changed

1. 14 Sep

   China's foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun told reporters on Monday "narratives of threat, confrontation, and malicious competition serve only to disrupt the process of global AI governance and are not in anyone's interest".

   6 outlets · BBC
2. 15 Sep

   Chinese leader Xi Jinping is due to meet US President Donald Trump in Washington this month

   2 outlets · Daily Mail

Coverage 10 articles

• 16 Sep Behind China's 'fearmongering' claim is a fundamental fear about AIUS tech leaders warn that China's lead in artificial intelligence could pose significant dangers to the United States and the world, advocating for restrictions on technology sales to Beijing. In response, Chinese officials through state media accuse these US executives of "fearmongering" and criticize the calls for a slowdown as counterproductive to global AI governance. However, behind this rhetoric, China’s own…ABC News (AU)
• 15 Sep China's spy chief warns AI could bring an end to Communist party ruleChina's spy chief, Minister of State Security Chen Yixin, has warned that artificial intelligence poses significant risks to national security and could threaten the rule of the Communist Party. In an article published in the state-run magazine China Cyberspace, Chen cited concerns over foreign intelligence agencies using advanced AI technologies like web crawlers and data mining to collect sensitive information. He…Daily Mail
• 14 Sep China’s spy chief warns of national security risks from AIChina’s Minister of State Security, Chen Yixin, warned on September 13, 2026, that artificial intelligence poses significant national security risks to the country. He cited concerns over foreign entities using AI to spread misinformation and conduct cyber espionage against China. Chen also highlighted the potential military applications of AI demonstrated in the U.S.-Iran conflict, emphasizing the need for China to…The Hindu
• 14 Sep ‘Silent Cold War’: Why calls to slow AI have sparked new US–China frontierAnthropic CEO Dario Amodei has called for slowing down the development of powerful AI systems due to potential risks and proposed restricting China's access to advanced technology. This move prompted a response from China, which accused the US of using AI safety concerns as a guise to maintain technological dominance over China. The dispute highlights the growing competition between the US and China in artificial…Al Jazeera
• 14 Sep China rejects AI ‘threat narratives’, urges global cooperationChina has dismissed concerns about the dangers of artificial intelligence as "threat narratives" and instead emphasized the need for international collaboration in the field of AI governance. This stance comes after Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, suggested that AI companies should reduce the pace of model development due to safety and national security issues.Al Jazeera
• 14 Sep China dismisses AI slowdown calls and blasts ‘fearmongering’ from U.S. tech leadersChina has dismissed warnings from U.S. tech leaders to slow down artificial intelligence development, calling their concerns "fearmongering" and part of a Cold War strategy aimed at hindering China’s technological advancement. On Monday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun told reporters that such interventions disrupt global AI governance efforts and serve no one's interests. Meanwhile, U.S. President…NBC News
• 14 Sep Beijing issues AI warnings but rejects US calls to slow developmentChina’s minister of state security warned about six principal risks posed by AI, including threats to political stability and national defense. Despite these concerns, Beijing rejected US calls to slow AI development, with a state-backed outlet calling for such measures “out of the Cold War playbook.” Some Chinese analysts advocate for international cooperation to maintain influence over global AI regulations and…Semafor
• 14 Sep Beijing hits back at Anthropic CEO’s call to curb China's AI developmentChina's Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded critically to Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei’s call for the U.S. to curb China’s artificial intelligence (AI) development, arguing that fearmongering and competition are harmful to global AI governance. The ministry stressed cooperation over confrontation, while dismissing Amodei’s essay as a veiled attempt to contain China. President Donald Trump, meanwhile, downplayed…ABC News (US)
• 14 Sep Beijing hits back at Anthropic CEO's call to curb China's AI developmentChina’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs criticized Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's recent essay calling for U.S. restrictions on sales to China of advanced AI technology. On Monday, spokesperson Guo Jiakun said that Amodei's warnings about Chinese technological leadership were counterproductive and urged cooperation instead of confrontation. The article also notes similar concerns from Chinese officials regarding foreign…NPR
• 14 Sep China criticises idea it is in 'malicious competition' over AIChina’s foreign ministry spokesperson criticized narratives of threat and competition in artificial intelligence (AI) development, particularly responding to calls for slowing down AI advancement that could disadvantage China. This comes after warnings from US industry insiders about potential dangers posed by rapid AI progress and amid tensions between the United States and China over who will lead in this…BBC

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