The Chinese government has officially rejected calls from Western tech leaders to slow down artificial intelligence development. During a briefing on September 16, Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Guo Jiakun described such proposals as fear-mongering and confrontation that hinder global AI governance.
This stance aligns with China's broader strategy regarding technological competition. Analysts note that Beijing views AI development as an iterative process rather than a winner-takes-all race. The country expects to close any potential gaps through rapid industrial adaptation, similar to its historical growth in the smartphone and electric vehicle sectors.
Experts point to the evolution of the internet in China as a model for this approach. According to Yang Qiang, a professor at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, China successfully transformed imported technologies into global leaders, citing WeChat as a prime example of domestic innovation and application.
